Mitchell Park

The population has grown by 16% since 2011 to 16,516 people. While the typical resident is younger than the state average at 37, there is still a significant senior presence, with 20% of people aged 65 and over.

Born overseas, 32.6% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Chinese and Irish.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, which is far more common here than in the rest of South Australia. Mandarin, Punjabi and Arabic are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 41.4% of the community, a figure that has risen by 15 points since 2011. This is well below the state average for those with no religious affiliation.

The area is well qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state figure. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to 60.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,307, which is well below the national figure. High earners are also less common, with typical personal incomes much lower than in most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 7.7% of people need help with daily activities and 10.9% have a mental health condition, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Unpaid housework and childcare are less common here than in most areas. About 15% of the community do volunteer work, which is about the same as the national figure.

There are 270 First Nations people in the area, and 14.1% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Education is also stronger here, with Year 12 completion well above the national average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 34.2% of people living alone—far more than the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 39.2% of households renting, far above the state average. Separate houses are also much less common here than across Australia, as more people live in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

The area is highly connected, with 7.9% of people using public transport to commute, well above the national average. Many homes have no motor vehicle, and there are more public transport stops here than in most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is lower than the national average at 54.2%. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national figure, and many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area has a population growth of 8.8% since 2021, which is well above the state rate. However, its overall advantage score is lower than most other areas at 4 out of 10.

The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average. Rainfall is among the lowest for areas at this level.

This is a very walkable community, with a score of 7.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 99.9% are within 10 minutes of public transport.