Median house price
$1.94M
-7.6% change
SA · Unley Council
Millswood, 5034
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,207
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,836/wk
Employment rate
62.3%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,940,000
Languages at home
10.3%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
In Unley Council, Millswood is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses and trains still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Millswood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$480/wk
Houses $266 · Units $480
Population (ERP)
2,207
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.0%
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
#19
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 48.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 31% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2339th in Australia
- State rank
- 215th in SA
- Peer rank
- #19 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #163 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)
- $480
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $266
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,940,000
- Median price change
- -7.6%
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
2,207(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 65th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +17
- Change in 5 years
- +63
- Growth rank in SA
- 65th 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 (~2,250), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,173
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,836
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 828
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,253
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 709 / 44 / 38
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 54
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 362 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 35
- Increase (daily rate)
- +12.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft11
- Sct - Residence8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle9
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
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,121
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,165 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 480 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Aspect Treetop SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 75 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 410 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1164 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Millswood Railway Station
- Stop 10 East Ave - East side
- Stop 6 Goodwood Rd - East side
- Stop 6 Goodwood Rd - West side
- Stop 9 East Ave - East 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
176 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 18/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.38
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.38
Food & drink(3)
- Sugar & Spice CakesBakery
- Crimson and BlueRestaurant
- Vietnam GourmetRestaurant
Sport & outdoors(9)
- Orphanage ParkDog park
- Goodwood OvalPark
- Millswood ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Tennis WorldSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(6)
5 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(36)
- Artwork
- Blue TreeArtwork
- The Beehives of GoodwoodArtwork
- SASMEE Model TrainsAttraction
- Bbq (5)
- Bench (45)
- Bicycle Parking (8)
- TaborCollege
- Dressing Room
- Drinking water (9)
- Fitness Station
- Zappia FlooringFlooring
- Small Space GalleryGallery
26 Cromer Parade
- Garden (4)
- Indigenous Planting SiteInformation
- Information (4)
- Saving the Orphanage Open Space 1994-2000Information
- Welcome to Tennis WorldInformation
- Letter Box
- Optometrist
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (12)
- Picnic Table (16)
- Holy Cross Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Public Bookcase
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Holy Cross Catholic ChurchPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- SASMEE Model TrainsPublic toilets
- Recycling (4)
- Vinnies Charity Donation BankRecycling
- Shelter (5)
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (21)
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)
- 3
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Holy Cross Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ashford Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private 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)
- 47
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
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· 21 proposals
June 2026
- ground level retained as existing with new upper level extension19 CLIFTON ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Change of use from office to consulting rooms & associated building alterations169 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;171 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034;173 GOODWOOD RD MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of shed, and construction of an outbuilding (shed) and inground swimming pool with pool pump enclosure17 LYNTON AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing indoor recreation centre (Millswood Bowling Club), demolition of ancillary structures and construction of a building comprising outbuilding and verandah and fencing.LOT 604 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport, verandah, outbuilding, boundary fencing (exceeding 2.1 metres) and an in-ground swimming pool with associated pool safety features12 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of new carport with roller door8 MILLSWOOD CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of a pergola and construction of a carport15 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures (sheds) and partial demolition of the existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and building alterations, carport extension, verandah, outbuilding (shed), decks, and in-ground swimming pool and associated safety features.62 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Carport and outbuilding31 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations to the existing dwelling, including conversion of the garage to a habitable area (bedroom / bathroom)10 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
March 2026
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of an outbuilding.24 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Addition to existing dwelling1 ARGYLE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Demolition of verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah.10 ARUNDEL AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Construction of ancillary accommodation and a swimming pool with associated safety features28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
February 2026
- Variation of application 25024703 - Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing - Variation to alter the front fence, increased boundary fence height and increase building footprint of gym and terrace resulting in boundary wall9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25036952 - colour selections changes, carport length extended, and inclusion of front fence29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Construct a front fence to a maximum height of 1.2 metres.2A ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah, besser block wall, and masonry fireplace24 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding for the use as a shed18 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25005086 - variation to roof form and floor plan1 HEATHCOTE CR MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- New tennis court fencing and lighting incorporating the expansion of existing tennis courts (southern expansion) and tree damaging activity.15 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation for the use of studio/office11 CRANBROOK AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco)69 MITCHELL ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Verandah, dwelling addition and building alterations28 FAIRFAX AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
November 2025
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition, verandah and carport.7 EAST AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations and single storey dwelling addition and a verandah, carport and swimming pool29 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of two carports15 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
October 2025
- Installation of State Heritage identifying Blue Plaque on front fence of units4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034;UNIT 1 4 -6 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Variation to application 24030819 to alter the front fence38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
September 2025
- Installation of roof and screening to existing steel structure (verandah)14 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant Tree38 MALCOLM ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
August 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including a two storey addition and partial demolition, demolition of ancillary structures and construction front and boundary fencing and a swimming pool and associated safety barriers and fencing.9 LANOR AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
- Demolition of ancillary structures, internal alterations and the construction of an outbuilding for the use of a garage, ancillary accommodation, verandah and a masonry front fence.22 REGENT ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Under Assessment
July 2025
- Concrete tiled pool with spa and glass fencing14 CHELMSFORD AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and removal of ancillary structures, single storey dwelling alterations and additions and a masonry fence to 2 metres in height.2 WOOLDRIDGE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Internal alterations to an existing dwelling38 AVENUE ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Removal of two (2) regulated trees a Hymenosporum Flavum and Brachychiton Populneus9 ORMONDE AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah46 CROMER PDE MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
June 2025
- Partial demolition including the removal of rear balcony, alterations to the rear facade and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and verandah1 WOOD ST MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision Made
- Removal of a significant tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)15 ANDREW AV MILLSWOOD SA 5034Decision 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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Sign InstallationGoodwood Road, Mitchell St15 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
94 heritage places
- Bridge BalustradesMitchell Street MILLSWOODLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesAvenue Street MILLSWOODLocal heritage
- Contributory Item32 - 46 Chelmsford Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item22 - 28 Chelmsford Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item2 - 20 Chelmsford Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item33 Chelmsford Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item37 - 39 Chelmsford Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item4 Northbrook Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item1 Argyle Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
- Contributory Item1 East Avenue MILLSWOODContributory item
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
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 36.4%Labor 63.6%
5.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Goodwood ParkLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- GoodwoodLabor 78.2% · Coalition 21.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Black Forest (Adelaide)Labor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- UnleyLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Unley ParkLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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