SA · Mitcham Council
Lower Mitcham, SA, 5062
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#87 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Lower Mitcham is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,187 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 39 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $745 (flats $472, houses $780), median house prices near $1,472,750 (up 3% recently), 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,187
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,045
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 902
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 61.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 37 / 115 / 84
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $472.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $780
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $745
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,472,750
- Median price change
- +2.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 39
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 243 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft4
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mitcham Railway Station
- Mitcham Railway Station
- Stop 13C Grange Rd - South side
- Stop 14 Belair Rd - West side
- Torrens Park Railway Station
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
235 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)44 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)52 PRICE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)1 COOLIDGE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
May 2026
- Building alterations, dwelling additions, carport and swimming pool26 CHASEWATER ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Concrete swimming pool and safety fencing11 SURREY CR LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Spa and fence barriers25A MURRAY ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah8 SPRUCE CR LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
April 2026
- Louvre Verandah16 WATTLE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Tree-damaging activity (root severing for installation of root barrier system)9 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062;UNIT 1 7 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single storey dwelling additions and alterations19 MITCHAM AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Verandah and a change in use of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation44 CATHERINE ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
February 2026
- Removal of 3 regulated palm trees.12 BELMONT ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding and associated retaining walls, fencing and landscaping10 CHASEWATER ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- verandah replacement46 CATHERINE ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Carport and storage shed8 SPRUCE CR LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and Tree damaging activity (works within the TPZ only).11 SURREY CR LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
2025· 57 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of above ground spa and safety barriers1 COOLIDGE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence57 DENMAN TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Single storey additions and alterations to existing dwelling including a new attached carport and verandah47 MITCHAM AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Dwelling additions12 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition73 WATTLEBURY RD LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) with bathroom and toilet61 DENMAN TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Change of use to supported accommodation, partial demolition, additions and alterations to the existing building, construction of a masonry front fence, and removal of two regulated Palm trees66 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandahs25 CHASEWATER ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool and Safety Features12 YULINDA TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and combined fencing and retaining walls6 HOOD ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Outbuilding63 DENMAN TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Concrete Swimming Pool20 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah replacement8 PRICE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- single storey detached dwelling with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing53 DENMAN TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- single storey detached dwelling with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing25 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
September 2025
- Partial demolition, dwelling addition and alteration including living areas, alfresco and garage, and relocation of swimming pool safety barriers12 BELMONT ST LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Verandah22 MITCHAM AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- verandah69 THE GROVE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Restoration works to a local heritage place, including salt damp treatment and exterior painting6 WATTLE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Front fence with masonry pillars1 KEYS RD LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 4 PRICE AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Inground concrete swimming pool and safety fence26 YULINDA TCE LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Partial demolition, building alterations, dwelling addition and verandah16 HOLME AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
August 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions10 DUNBAR AV LOWER MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
2024· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 41 proposals
41 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 13C Grange Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Belair Road - West sideBus stop
- Mitcham Community CentreCommunity centre
- Playground
- Post Box (2)
- MitchamTrain station
- Torrens ParkTrain station
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
18 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 73.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #87 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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