SA · Mitcham Council
Mitcham (SA), SA, 5062
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#69 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mitcham (SA) is a small locality in the Mitcham area, home to around 1,832 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 45 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $608 (flats $560, houses $660), median house prices near $1,570,000 (down 42% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 32 / 125 / 144
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)
- $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.
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)
- 45
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 36
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 204 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Mitcham Village Kindergarten35 Albert StreetPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16A Maitland St - South East side
- Stop 16B Taylors Rd - North side
- Stop 16B Taylors Rd - South side
- Stop 18 Welbourne St - East side
- Stop 19 Princes Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
194 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- SUPPLY & INSTALL 1 x STRATCO PATIO TO EXISTING DECKING AREA1 PAGES RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah (to manage berry litter from Council footpath trees)7 NORMAN WALK MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- 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 balconies, 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· 30 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
- Two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and associated landscaping13 MAITLAND ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to Development Application 23023590 - internal and external alterations including a new roof over balcony and material changes7 PLAYFORD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- application to Remove a significant treeLOT 85 BLYTHEWOOD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
April 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks11 MAITLAND ST MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Retaining wall with fencing atop8 NEWEYS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool, safety features and associated earthworks11 CHURCH RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool with safety features, padel court including fencing, netting and lighting, retaining walls with fencing and earthworks8 NEWEYS RD MITCHAM SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23032151 - new retaining wall along eastern side boundary at a maximum height of 2.2 metres with fencing on top56 BLYTHEWOOD RD MITCHAM SA 5062Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 30 proposals
30 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
56 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (10)
- Stop 16 Fullarton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 16A Maitland Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 16A Maitland Street - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 16B Taylors Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 16B Taylors Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17 (Zone A) Albert Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 17 (Zone B) Albert Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Welbourne Street - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
64 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Mitcham Village Kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 78.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #69 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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