🔍

Lower Mitcham

SA 5062 • Greater Adelaide

2,187
Population (2021)
$51,220
Median Income
0.88 km²
Area
71m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyInner SuburbCharacter HomesLeafyHeritage

About Lower Mitcham

Lower Mitcham is a prestigious inner southern suburb of Adelaide, located just 6 kilometres from the CBD in the leafy City of Mitcham. With a population of around 2,200 residents, this compact suburb of less than 1 square kilometre is characterised by tree-lined streets and elegant period homes. The area features a mix of 1920s California Bungalows and character homes that attract established families and professionals.

The suburb offers an enviable lifestyle combining heritage charm with excellent connectivity. Mitcham Railway Station provides direct Belair Line services to the city in under 15 minutes, while multiple bus routes serve the area. Residents enjoy proximity to Colonel Light Gardens, local tennis facilities, and the Mitcham Village shopping precinct nearby. The quiet residential streets and highly-rated schools make it particularly popular with families seeking inner-suburban living.

Lower Mitcham falls under postcode 5062 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Waite electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5062
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Mitcham
Federal Electorate
Boothby
State Electorate
Waite
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.61°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.88 km²
Elevation
71m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mitcham
0.4 km
5 min
Torrens Park
1 km
12 min
Goodwood
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 190, 190B — Adelaide CBD 18 min
  • 195, 195F, 196, 196F — Blackwood / Adelaide 12-25 min
  • 300, 300H, 300J — Cross-suburb services Varies

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
6 km
By Train
12 min (Mitcham Station)
By Bus
18 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Excellent public transport options via Belair Line

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good transit access

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$346
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,153
Census 2021
2,187
▲ 1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,300
Income 2021
$51,220
▲ 27.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,760
Born Overseas 393

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 96
  • 2. China 47
  • 3. India 14
  • 4. Hong Kong 13
  • 5. Italy 12
  • 6. Malaysia 12
  • 7. New Zealand 12
  • 8. Scotland 11
  • 9. South Africa 11
  • 10. Nepal 10
  • 11. Singapore 10
  • 12. Netherlands 9
  • 13. Philippines 9
  • 14. United States 9
  • 15. Papua New Guinea 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 972
Australian 742
Scottish 268
Irish 224
German 174
Italian 147
Chinese 101
Greek 60
Dutch 45
Lebanese 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,263
Both parents born in Australia
554
Both parents born overseas
329
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.9%
Christianity
41.8%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
103 (4.7%)
5-14 years
300 (13.7%)
15-19 years
140 (6.4%)
20-24 years
97 (4.4%)
25-34 years
182 (8.3%)
35-44 years
268 (12.3%)
45-54 years
296 (13.5%)
55-64 years
335 (15.3%)
65-74 years
264 (12.1%)
75-84 years
148 (6.8%)
85+ years
52 (2.4%)

Nearby Suburbs