Mitchell Park

SA 5043 • Greater Adelaide

5,754
Population (2021)
$33,020
Median Income
2.08 km²
Area
35m
Elevation

About Mitchell Park

Mitchell Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 5,754 and a median income of $33,020, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.08 km² at an elevation of 35m, 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. Mitchell Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Mitchell Park falls under postcode 5043 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5043
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.01°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.08 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$278
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,582
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,465
Census 2021
5,754
5.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,272
Income 2021
$33,020
30.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,570
Born Overseas 1,898

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 235
  • 2. China 197
  • 3. England 186
  • 4. Nepal 120
  • 5. Philippines 116
  • 6. Malaysia 70
  • 7. Iran 48
  • 8. Vietnam 42
  • 9. Greece 37
  • 10. New Zealand 36
  • 11. Poland 36
  • 12. Germany 32
  • 13. Cambodia 31
  • 14. Italy 31
  • 15. Scotland 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,723
Australian 1,636
Chinese 433
Scottish 385
Irish 356
German 326
Indian 230
Italian 196
Greek 147
Filipino 132

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,390
Both parents born in Australia
2,461
Both parents born overseas
596
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.3%
Christianity
36.5%
Hinduism
5.5%
Islam
4.5%
Buddhism
2.8%
Sikhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
292 (5.1%)
5-14 years
558 (9.7%)
15-19 years
267 (4.6%)
20-24 years
467 (8.1%)
25-34 years
1,023 (17.8%)
35-44 years
826 (14.4%)
45-54 years
641 (11.1%)
55-64 years
633 (11.0%)
65-74 years
551 (9.6%)
75-84 years
365 (6.3%)
85+ years
134 (2.3%)

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