SA · Mitcham Council
Melrose Park, 5039
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Melrose Park (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Mitcham area, home to around 2,319 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 151 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 65.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $272, houses $580), median house prices near $1,157,500 (up 2% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- 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)
- 41 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 151
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 134
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 136 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 81
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,098
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1098
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 South Rd - East side
- Stop 16 South Rd - East side
- Stop 18 Winston Ave - West side
- Stop 19A 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) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Price St13 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeSouth Road, Regent St13 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Services LocatingSouth Road, Raglan Av14 Dec 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementSouth Road, Edward St01 Sep 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
302 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
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 5039Under Assessment
- 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 5039Under Assessment
- Construction of a new bulky goods outlet (shop) and addition to existing bulky goods outlet (shop) and fascia sign1031 -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 5039Under Assessment
- 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
- Verandah and carport96 CORUNNA AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Verandah and carport162 CROZIER AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
2025· 11 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
- Carport143 MORGAN AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) for storage of vehicles in association with automotive collision repair and motor repair station10 FERRY AV MELROSE PARK SA 5039Under Assessment
- dwelling alterations and additions27 ROWELL RD 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
78 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Auszac Balsa Wood Factory OutletArt
11 Emanuel Court
- Baby BuntingBaby Goods
1031-1037 South Road, Melrose Park
- Becks BakehouseBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 14D Edward Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 14E Edward Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 15 South Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 16 South Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 48.3/100
- National rank
- 1957th in Australia
- State rank
- 164th in SA
- Peer rank
- #36 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #116 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime31
- Other Theftcrime35
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime8
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime14
- Theft From Shopcrime14
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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