Median house price
$1.57M
-42% change
SA · Mitcham Council
Mitcham, 5062
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,867
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,996/wk
Employment rate
60.8%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,570,000
Languages at home
13.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, French, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Mitcham is a well-connected smaller community in Mitcham Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Desirability lands below average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mitcham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$608/wk
Houses $660 · Units $560
Population (ERP)
1,867
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.4%
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
#52
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
66th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
91st
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
- 36.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4361st in Australia
- State rank
- 461st in SA
- Peer rank
- #52 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #312 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $660
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $607.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,570,000
- Median price change
- -41.8%
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
1,867(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 66th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +42
- Growth rank in SA
- 66th 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 (~1,900), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,832
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,996
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 796
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 447 / 125 / 144 (+ 4 other)
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)
- 45
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 204 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +32.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
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 (8 schools)
- 1,127
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 91th
School list
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1146 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,213 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Mercedes CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 1,111 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 629 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,547 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St John's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,009 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 754 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Village Kindergarten35 Albert StreetPreschools
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Mitcham Village Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Fullarton Rd - West side
- Stop 16A Maitland St - South East side
- Stop 16B Taylors Rd - North side
- Stop 16B Taylors Rd - South side
- Stop 17 Albert St - 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
93 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 25/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.09
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.18
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.18
Food & drink(4)
- 1954Cafe
- This Fine DayCafe
13 Welbourne Street
- The Edinburgh HotelPub
- Stamps RestaurantRestaurant
Community(2)
- Mitcham Village KindergartenKindergarten
- Scotch Junior SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(17)
- Dog park
- Lions ParkPark
- McElligott's Quarry ReservePark
- Park
- Randell ParkPark
- Brownhill Creek Caravan ParkPlayground
- Playground (7)
- Montrose OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(11)
11 bus stops
Other(24)
- Artwork (2)
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (10)
- Brownhill Creek Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Drinking water (2)
- Firepit
- Welbourne Hair StudioHairdresser
- Information
- Parking (13)
- Picnic Table (6)
- Mitcham Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- The Anglican Church of St MichaelPlace of worship
- Post Box (2)
- Gallery OnePublic Building
- Heritage Research CentrePublic Building
- Public Building
- The ShedPublic Building
- Brownhill Creek Caravan ParkPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Scout Hall
- Shelter (3)
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- 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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Mitcham Uniting Church
- The Anglican Church of St Michael
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hamilton House Day Surgery (3.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only 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)
- 40
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 29 proposals
August 2026
- Pair of two storey detached dwellings, fences, swimming pools and tree damaging activity (removal of 2 regulated and 1 significant trees)7 BROUGHTON AV MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Two semi-detached dwellings with party walls, retaining wall and fencing and tree damaging activity84 HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- In-ground Swimming Pool with safety barrier and associated earthworks3 ST MICHAELS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for existing spa and new spa safety barrier3 TOLMER CT MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Retrospective approval for the conversion of a steel pool barrier to glass pool barrier.10 CHURCH RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
July 2026
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling22 HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of a two storey detached dwelling with associated verandah, in-ground swimming pool with safety barrier, outbuilding, fence and tree damaging activity6 HIGH ST MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)74 HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck44 MAITLAND ST MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation to 24032833 (two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, fencing and associated earthworks) to vary external materials, internal layout, windows, facade/entry way design, garage design, rear lower level wall height and roof pitch.LOT 9 BLYTHEWOOD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Deck and Verandah10 PLAYFORD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Masonry Front Fence14 CHURCH RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated Willow Myrtle Tree17 BROWN HILL CREEK RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Land Division for the purpose of semi-detached dwellings - 1 allotment into 232 BIRDWOOD ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier and associated earthworks10 PLAYFORD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
June 2026
- SUPPLY & INSTALL 1 x STRATCO PATIO TO EXISTING DECKING AREA1 PAGES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah7 NORMAN WALK MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23031077 (Two, two-storey detached dwellings including swimming pools with safety features, earthworks, retaining walls and fencing) – Amendments to site levels, floor levels, retaining walls and earthworks2 BARR AV MITCHAM SA 5062;4 BARR AV MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Verandah3A WELBOURNE ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Replacement fencingLOT 84 BLYTHEWOOD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of outbuilding (domestic storage only)1 HOGGS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
March 2026
- Demolition of existing single storey dwelling1 NORMAN WALK MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Freestanding verandah and deck replacement5 PAGES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Building alterations, dwelling addition including garage and swimming pool14 HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation with associated decking1A NEWEYS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions22 HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Two-storey elevated detached dwelling including balcony, deck, verandahs and arbor, swimming pool and earthworks19 WEEMALA DR MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
January 2026
- Removal of a regulated and significant tree9 CARRICK HILL DR MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Variation to ID 24006945: modification of rear retaining walls, fencing & earthworks1A NEWEYS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
2025· 18 proposals
November 2025
- Land division (1 into 2)LOT 30 WEEMALA DR MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Semi-enclosed carport1 FREARSON PL MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Construction of concrete swimming pool and associated safety barriers5 MAITLAND ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah12A HILL ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool with associated safety features and earthworks11 MAITLAND ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
October 2025
- Dwelling addition (Garage) and alteration and new driveway (Suspended slab)5 CHELMSFORD AV MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of two regulated trees5 PAGES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
September 2025
- demolition of outbuilding (shed)21 ALBERT ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Earthworks , 2 verandahs and freestanding deck40 LISBURNE AV MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Land Division (2 into 5 Torrens Title)18 CHURCH RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Retaining walls (gabion)54 BLYTHEWOOD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Deck, spa and modifications to pool safety barrier9 WOKURNA AV MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah3 PLAYFORD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
August 2025
- Building alterations and verandah (partially enclosed)10 EVANS AV MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
July 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated in-ground swimming pool and front masonry fence (Variation to DA 24028353)1 WAVERLEY ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Roof mounted solar and battery105 PRINCES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
June 2025
- Verandah5 PAGES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah44A BIRDWOOD ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision 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
Heritage
58 heritage places
- Former Mitcham Water Works including Chapel BridgeEllison's Creek BROWN HILL CREEKLocal heritage
- Symmetrical Cottages25 Albert Street MITCHAMContributory item
- Tram PoleWelbourne Street (near south east corner of intersection with Bradey Street) MITCHAMLocal heritage
- 'Modern Movement' Style Dwelling1 St Michaels Road MITCHAMState heritage
- 'Montrose', 'Kallawar': House, Coach house and Stables7 Norman Walk Scotch College MITCHAMLocal heritage
- Anderson's Quarriesoff Weemala Drive MITCHAMLocal heritage
- Attached Cottages17-19 Albert Street MITCHAMContributory item
- Attached Cottages2-4 Bradey Street MITCHAMContributory item
- Attached cottages4 Lochness Avenue MITCHAMContributory item
- Carnwarth House9 Carrick Hill Drive MITCHAMLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 2.5 km away).
Coalition 39.6%Labor 60.4%
0.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MitchamLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- KingswoodLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Hawthorn WestLabor 59.6% · Coalition 40.4% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- NetherbyLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Belair NorthLabor 69.6% · Coalition 30.4% TPP (2025)2.1 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)
- 9/10
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
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