Melrose Park

SA 5039 • Greater Adelaide

2,319
Population (2021)
$43,264
Median Income
1.32 km²
Area
38m
Elevation

About Melrose Park

Melrose Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Mitcham (City) area. With a population of 2,319 and a median income of $43,264, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.32 km² at an elevation of 38m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Melrose Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Melrose Park falls under postcode 5039 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5039
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.99°, 138.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.32 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,211
Census 2021
2,319
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,696
Income 2021
$43,264
28.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,737
Born Overseas 497

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 65
  • 2. China 56
  • 3. India 51
  • 4. Nepal 49
  • 5. Greece 43
  • 6. New Zealand 24
  • 7. Sri Lanka 22
  • 8. Germany 16
  • 9. Italy 16
  • 10. Philippines 14
  • 11. Lebanon 9
  • 12. Canada 8
  • 13. Malaysia 8
  • 14. Pakistan 8
  • 15. South Korea 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 825
Australian 812
Irish 198
Scottish 184
German 176
Greek 124
Chinese 93
Italian 89
Indian 48
Dutch 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,239
Both parents born in Australia
689
Both parents born overseas
313
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.6%
Christianity
36.7%
Hinduism
4.1%
Buddhism
1.9%
Islam
1.3%
Sikhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
160 (6.9%)
5-14 years
278 (12.0%)
15-19 years
106 (4.6%)
20-24 years
123 (5.3%)
25-34 years
336 (14.5%)
35-44 years
369 (15.9%)
45-54 years
261 (11.3%)
55-64 years
252 (10.9%)
65-74 years
201 (8.7%)
75-84 years
130 (5.6%)
85+ years
94 (4.1%)

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