Mile End

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mile End reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates the population of the Mile End statistical area (Lv2) at approximately 4,788 people. This figure represents an increase of 252 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,536. The current resident population estimate is 4,714, based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This population density translates to 2,674 persons per square kilometer, placing Mile End (SA2) in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains in recent periods for the area.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for the area. By 2041, Mile End (SA2) is expected to expand by 779 persons, reflecting a total gain of 18.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mile End recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mile End had approximately 11 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling about 59 homes. As of FY26, there have been 10 approvals recorded. This results in an average of 4.2 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. Commercial development approvals this financial year total $2.6 million, indicating Mile End's residential character.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mile End has significantly lower building activity, at 62.0% below the regional average per person. The scarcity of new properties typically drives demand for existing properties, which are priced accordingly. Nationally, Mile End also records lower development levels, suggesting market maturity and potential constraints. New developments consist of equal parts detached and attached dwellings, appealing to various buyer types. With around 439 people per approval, Mile End indicates a mature market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will gain approximately 860 residents.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mile End has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Southwark Grounds (Thebarton Technology Hub), North-South Corridor, Southwark Grounds again, and Thebarton Theatre Complex Redevelopment. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The employment environment in Mile End shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Mile End has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%. As of September 2025, 3,034 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation in Mile End is 68.0%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

The area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing employs only 4.3% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force grew by 4.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year to 768,400 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mile End's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Mile End had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $55,625 and the average income stood at $66,354. Greater Adelaide's figures were $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $60,520 (median) and $72,193 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mile End cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 31.2% of the community earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the metropolitan region's 31.8%. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income. Despite this, disposable income is at the 50th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Mile End, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 60.9% houses and 39.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mile End was at 27.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged at 26.3% or rented at 45.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mile End was $1,800, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,745. The median weekly rent figure in Mile End was recorded at $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Mile End's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Mile End features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 58.6% of all households, including 22.1% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households comprising 11.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Mile End exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Mile End is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 41.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational pathways account for 23.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 14.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in tertiary education, 6.2% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Mile End has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 2,023 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located 223 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 289 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 144 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mile End's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Mile End's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions among its general population are typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is at approximately 53%, slightly above the average SA2 area (~2,548 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 7.1% of residents respectively. About 69.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% across Greater Adelaide. Mile End has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (632 people), lower than the 17.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Mile End 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

Mile End had a higher level of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 29.9% of its residents born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mile End, making up 40.9% of the population. However, Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation, comprising 3.6% of Mile End's population compared to 5.5% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.6%), Australian (17.9%), and Other (10.3%). Notably, Greek ethnicity was overrepresented in Mile End at 9.6%, compared to 6.1% regionally, while Polish ethnicity was represented at 1.0% (vs 0.9%) and Serbian at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

Mile End's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Mile End is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mile End has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.0%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of Mile End's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 21.6% to 23.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%. By the year 2041, Mile End's population is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to increase by 14%, reaching 1,254 from the current figure of 1,101.