Median house price
$1.16M
+1.5% change
SA · Mitcham Council
Melrose Park, 5039
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,362
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,583/wk
Employment rate
62.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,157,500
Languages at home
21.3%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Mitcham Council, Melrose Park is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum and safety compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus schools and education remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Melrose Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $580 · Units $273
Population (ERP)
2,362
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#38
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
81st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2328th in Australia
- State rank
- 211th in SA
- Peer rank
- #38 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #160 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $272.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,157,500
- Median price change
- +1.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,362(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 51th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in SA
- 51th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,400), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,319
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 79 of 1,031
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 62.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 708 / 110 / 134
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 151
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 134
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 136 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 81
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental31
- Other Theft35
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft From Motor Vehicle14
- Theft From Shop14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,087
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 81th
School list
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 512 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Springbank Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1021 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Therese SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 172 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 688 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 116 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Clovelly Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 222 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 205 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 South Rd - East side
- Stop 13 South Rd - East side
- Stop 16 South Rd - East side
- Stop 18 Winston Ave - West side
- Stop 20A Daws Rd - North side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
148 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 54/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.29
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.45
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.59
Food & drink(8)
- Becks BakehouseBakery
- Friends with FlorenceCafe
- Pie FaceCafe
- The Little FigCafe
- KFCFast food
- McDonalds South RoadFast food
1009 South Road
- Rice BarRestaurant
- Yiro Yiro Greek EatsRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Central Cleaning Supplies Melrose aparkConvenience store
999 South Road
- QuickStopConvenience store
Community(1)
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Medical clinic
- Allcare Medical CentrePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(10)
- Chellaston ReservePark
- Kegworth ReservePark
- Marion ReservePark
- Michael Canny ReservePark
- Rozelle ReservePark
- Skitch ReservePark
- Playground (3)
- Sports field
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(28)
- Auszac Balsa Wood Factory OutletArt
11 Emanuel Court
- Artwork
- Baby BuntingBaby Goods
1031-1037 South Road, Melrose Park
- Bbq
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
- Car repair
- Costume LandCosmetics
1023 South Road
- Drinking water
- JaycarElectronics
108A Daws Road, Melrose Park
- JB Hi-FiElectronics
Unit 2 1031-1037 South Road, Melrose Park
- SpotlightFabric
1011 South Road
- Amart FurnitureFurniture
- Melrose Park Community Herb GardenGarden
- Hair on WinstonHairdresser
- Information
- Beacon LightingLighting
- Parking (60)
- Pet
- United Melrose ParkPetrol station
993-997 South Road
- Picnic Table (7)
- Post Box
- Melrose Park DCPost office
3 Rose Street, Melrose Park
- Shelter (3)
- TelstraTelephone
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- The Repat Precinct (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Rehabilitation Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 66
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 42 proposals
August 2026
- Carport123 AYERS AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alteration1 MARGARET CT MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division – 1 allotment into 2 and construction of two (2) single storey detached dwellings, tree damaging activity in form of removal of one regulated street tree and work within tree protection root zone of 8 regulated trees4 CUDMORE CT MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Verandah5 CUDMORE CT MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Change of use from warehouse to indoor recreation facility and associated internal building alterations1057 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039;UNIT 6 1057 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25022075 to increase the building height13 KEGWORTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Demolition of the existing carport, dwelling addition and alteration and fencing142 KINGSTON AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)132 CROZIER AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation and front deck89 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Building alterations and single storey dwelling addition5 SWIFT AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Advertisements (three wall mounted signs)1079 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- 4x Single storey row dwellings and fencing94 ROZELLE AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and combined retaining walls and fencing126C WINSTON AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
June 2026
- Building alterations, dwelling additions, verandah and two (2) carports105 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Freestanding Carport19 FERRY AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Carport99 RICHMOND AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Construction of warehouse at rear of existing building, including new car park and landscaping1079 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Verandah155 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Construction of a new bulky goods outlet (shop) and addition to existing bulky goods outlet (shop) and associated car parking and fascia sign - linked to Melrose Plaza site1031 -1037 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039;1039 -1041 SOUTH RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039;LOT 75 MARION ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039;LOT 76 MARION ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039;LOT 921 MARION ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- verandah106 CORUNNA AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
May 2026
- Supported accommodation in the form of a primary residence and associated ancillary residence150 AYERS AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Dwelling alteration and addition3 JOSE ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Front Verandah119 CROZIER AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Verandah, carport and partial change of use to "Shop" for the purpose of a small scale plant nursery130 RICHMOND AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (garage)110 RICHMOND AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Inground swimming pool and Safety Barrier123 MORGAN AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)166 DAWS RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Removal of one Significant tree (Willow Myrtle)132 AYERS AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Centenary Carport155 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Centenary Verandah155 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Centenary Verandah155 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
March 2026
- Concrete Swimming pool and associated safety features83 ROZELLE AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Removal of a regulated tree160 MORGAN AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
February 2026
- Variation to Development Application 22020917, 23032777 and 24015461 (office addition to existing warehouse and carparking) - Remove rainwater tank, reconfigure car parking and landscaping, and alterations to exit doorsLOT 131 IRIS ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Removal of one “regulated” Golden Rain tree108 ROZELLE AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- The construction of two (2), single storey semi-detached dwellings106 MORGAN AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Building alterations, dwelling additions including alfresco, and carport75 ROZELLE AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alteration including carport64 ROZELLE AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport155 EDWARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- verandah & deck156 CROZIER AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Carport25 ROWELL RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling118 CORUNNA AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers3 SWIFT AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
November 2025
- Two Buildings Comprising 11 Warehouses with associated car parking, landscaping and stormwater infrastructure136 DAWS RD MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- Carport62 CORUNNA AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Carport5 MARGARET CT MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Replace existing verandah5 LEONARD ST MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic outbuilding115 KINGSTON AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Hauling Comms Cable & Pit WorksDaws Road, South Rd28 Sep 2025 – 10 Oct 2030
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Ackland St13 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Price St13 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Regent St13 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Services LocatingSouth Road, Raglan Av14 Dec 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Torrens To Darlington - Civil WorksSouth Road, Price St02 Sep 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Edwardstown Primary School125 Edward Street MELROSE PARKLocal heritage
- House25 Kegworth Street MELROSE PARKLocal heritage
- House3 Maria Street MELROSE PARKLocal heritage
- Workshop "Snoop Security"9 Bennett Avenue MELROSE PARKLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
- Member of Parliament
- Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,524
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%
6.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Melrose ParkLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Daw ParkLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- PasadenaLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- St MarysLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Ascot ParkLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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