Mitchell Park

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 around 18,309 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,793 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,516 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,822 from the ABS as of 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. Mitchell Park's growth rate of 10.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.4%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a leader in regional growth during this period. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.5% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for national statistical areas, with Mitchell Park expected to increase by 3,557 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.7% 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, a total of 1,163 homes were approved, with an additional 194 approved in FY-26 as of now. On average, each new home has attracted 1.4 new residents per year over these five years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $228,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $106.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mitchell Park has shown 93.0% higher new home approvals per capita, offering greater choice for buyers and attracting robust developer interest. Recent construction trends show 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 62.0% houses. This skew towards compact living provides affordable entry pathways, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 87 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts suggest Mitchell Park will gain 3,056 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that could exceed current forecasts.

Mitchell Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

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

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

Mitchell Park has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year.

As of that date, 9,258 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat lower at 58.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance is particularly strong with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 6.3% compared to the regional level of 8.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, and labour force increased by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, state-level data shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mitchell Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Mitchell Park SA2'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 are below those of Greater Adelaide, which had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. By September 2025, estimates suggest that Mitchell Park's median income will be approximately $55,982 and the average income will be around $64,394, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%. Census data shows that incomes in Mitchell Park fall between the 20th and 22nd percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.3% of the community in Mitchell Park, which is consistent with the broader metropolitan region at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mitchell Park, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 18th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Mitchell Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.3% houses and 37.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mitchell Park was at 27.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (31.1%) or rented (41.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchell Park was $1,603, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,700. The median weekly rent figure in Mitchell Park was recorded at $310, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Mitchell Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprising 5.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

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 regionally with university qualification rates of 32.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the South Australian average of 25.7% and the SA4 region average of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 9.1% while certificates make up 19.6%.

Educational participation is notably high at 29.0%, including 9.4% in tertiary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Mitchell Park has 99 active public transport stops, a mix of train and bus stations. These stops are served by 59 individual routes, offering 4,026 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 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 notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~8,843 people), compared to 50.9% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues impact 9.4% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.5%.

Approximately 66.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mitchell Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.1% of its population born overseas and 30.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Mitchell Park is Christianity, accounting for 40.3% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Mitchell Park compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 6.8% versus 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (13.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: German is slightly overrepresented at 4.8% (versus 5.0% regionally), Polish is underrepresented at 0.9% (versus 1.1%), and Indian is overrepresented at 3.5% (versus 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 cohort has risen from 17.8% to 19.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 10.3% to 9.2%. By 2041, Mitchell Park's population is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 35-44 age group is expected to grow by 19%, adding 525 people and reaching a total of 3,347 residents. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group will see more modest growth of 4%, with an increase of just 62 residents.