Mitchell Park (SA)

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 analysis of ABS population updates for Mitchell Park, as of Nov 2025 its population is estimated at around 6,221. This reflects an increase of 467 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,754. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,053 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,005 persons per square kilometer, placing Mitchell Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 8.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of both its SA4 region (5.4%) and SA3 area. Population growth for Mitchell Park was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Mitchell Park expected to grow by 1,180 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 18.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Mitchell Park shows approximately 46 new homes approved annually on average over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 232 homes. As of FY-26, 40 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.4 people per year moved to the area with each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $335,000, in line with broader regional development trends.

This financial year has seen $5.6 million in commercial development approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Mitchell Park maintains similar development levels per person, keeping market balance consistent with the broader area. New building activity shows 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 117 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mitchell Park is forecasted to gain 1,151 residents by 2041. Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mitchell Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Tonsley Innovation District, Thrive Tonsley - Junction Australia Housing Development, Oaklands Green, and River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project - Southern Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Mitchell Park recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Mitchell Park has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.2%.

As of June 2025, 3,117 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Mitchell Park was 57.0%, below Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Health care & social assistance showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction had lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force grew by 2.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mitchell Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.1% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Mitchell Park is below the national average. The median income is $47,164 and the average income stands at $54,252. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mitchell Park would be approximately $53,215 (median) and $61,213 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Mitchell Park all fall between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.5% of residents (1,772 people), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mitchell Park, with only 79.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 8th 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 54.5% houses and 45.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 70.8% houses and 29.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mitchell Park stood at 22.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented ones at 51.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,582, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,700. Median weekly rent in Mitchell Park was $278, compared to Adelaide metro's $330. Nationally, Mitchell Park's mortgage repayments were below the average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than 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 56.3% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.7%, with lone person households at 37.8% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Mitchell Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable within the region, with university qualification rates at 31.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both South Australia's average of 25.7% and the SA4 region's rate of 28.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 8.3% while certificates make up 20.8%.

Educational participation is high at 29.8%, including 9.1% in tertiary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education. Mitchell Park's five schools have a combined enrollment of 900 students and offer balanced educational opportunities with an ICSEA score of 1033, which is typical for Australian schools. The educational mix includes one primary school, two secondary schools, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 14.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 10.8, suggesting that Mitchell Park serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Mitchell Park has 28 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 33 individual routes, facilitating 2,117 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 175 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 302 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 75 weekly trips per stop.

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

Mitchell Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data. Both younger and older age groups exhibit a high prevalence of common health conditions. Only approximately 48% (~3015 people) of Mitchell Park residents have private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 50.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.7% and arthritis impacts 8.6% of Mitchell Park residents. Conversely, 65.3% declare they are free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 68.1%. The area has 18.1% (1126 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those seen in the general population.

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 has a high cultural diversity, with 34.7% of its population born overseas and 31.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Mitchell Park, comprising 39.6% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 6.0% versus 4.1%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (23.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Other (14.5%). Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.2%, German at 4.5%, and Greek at 2.0%.

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 (19.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 14.3% to 15.8%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 17.8% to 19.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has declined from 12.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, Mitchell Park's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 21%, adding 211 people and reaching a total of 1,194 residents from the previous count of 982. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow more modestly at 6%, with an increase of just 33 residents.