Mitchell Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Mitchell Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mitchell Park's population is 18,309 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,793 people, a 10.9% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,516. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,822 in June 2024 and an additional 527 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,418 persons per square kilometer, placing Mitchell Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mitchell Park's growth exceeded the SA4 region (5.4%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth, with Mitchell Park expected to increase by 3,557 persons to 2041, a 16.7% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mitchell Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Mitchell Park has seen approximately 232 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 1,163 homes were approved, with an additional 172 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each new home attracts 1.4 new residents per year over these five years.

The average construction value of new properties is $228,000, below the regional average. This financial year has seen $106.0 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mitchell Park shows a 93.0% higher rate of new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's current housing composition of 62.0% houses. The location has approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts project Mitchell Park to gain 3,056 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Mitchell Park will gain 3,056 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mitchell Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Tonsley Innovation District, Oaklands Green, and Flinders Medical Centre Southern Redevelopment Stage 1 (Acute Services Building). The following list details those most relevant.

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Mitchell Park has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Mitchell Park has an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

There are 9,050 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is 0.9% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 58.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 6.3% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mitchell Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Mitchell Park's median income among taxpayers was $49,616 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $57,072 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest Mitchell Park's median income is approximately $55,982 and the average income is around $64,394 as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Mitchell Park fall between the 21st and 22nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 30.3% of Mitchell Park's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, with 5,547 individuals falling within this bracket. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region, where 31.8% of individuals are in the same income category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mitchell Park, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 19th percentile nationally.

Mitchell Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mitchell Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.3% houses and 37.8% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Adelaide metro had 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mitchell Park was at 27.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.1% and rented ones at 41.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,603, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,700. The median weekly rent was $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Mitchell Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,603 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mitchell Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.0% of all households, including 22.7% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.0%, with lone person households at 34.2% and group households making up 5.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4 people.

Mitchell Park performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable with university qualification rates at 32.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's rate of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 19.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.4% in tertiary, 8.2% in primary, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education. Eight schools operate within Mitchell Park, educating approximately 2,692 students as of the latest data. The area's socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1059). The educational mix includes two primary, two secondary, and four K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 14.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 10.8, indicating Mitchell Park serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note that where school enrolments are marked 'n/a', please refer to the parent campus for accurate data.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 99 active transport stops operating within Mitchell Park. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 59 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 4026 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 575 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Mitchell Park is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Mitchell Park faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 8,843 people), compared to 50.9% across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.4 and 8.5% of residents respectively, while 66.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide.

There are 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,566 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Mitchell Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mitchell Park's cultural diversity is notable, with 34.1% of its residents born overseas and 30.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Mitchell Park, accounting for 40.3% of the population. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 6.8% of Mitchell Park's population versus the regional average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (13.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: German is slightly overrepresented at 4.8% compared to the regional figure of 5.0%, Polish is underrepresented at 0.9% versus 1.1%, and Indian is overrepresented at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 2.4%.

Mitchell Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Mitchell Park is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mitchell Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.1%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 13.8% to 15.4%, while the 25-34 age group rose from 17.8% to 19.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group decreased from 10.3% to 9.2%. By 2041, Mitchell Park's population is expected to shift notably in terms of age composition. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 525 people and reaching a total of 3,347 from the current 2,821. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow more modestly, with an increase of 4% equating to 62 additional residents.