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Mile End

SA 5031 • Greater Adelaide

4,536
Population (2021)
$42,640
Median Income
1.79 km²
Area
$345/wk
Median Rent
Inner MetroEstablishedWell-ConnectedHeritageLifestyle

About Mile End

Mile End is an inner-west Adelaide suburb about 2 km from the CBD in the City of West Torrens. The 2021 Census population is 4,536, with a mixed profile of professionals, families and long-term residents. Originally established in the 1860s, it has a strong heritage layer and proximity to key transport and employment corridors. The suburb combines established residential streets with light commercial activity along major roads.

Residents enjoy quick access to Adelaide city jobs, nearby schools, local cafés and major arterial links, while retaining a neighbourhood feel. Public transport is strong, with nearby rail and bus options supporting low-car commuting for many households. The area appeals to people seeking inner-metro convenience without high-rise density. Mile End is popular for its connectivity, character housing and close proximity to both the city and west-end amenities.

Mile End falls under postcode 5031 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the West Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5031
Urban Area
West Torrens
LGA / Council
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
State Electorate
West Torrens
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.79 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mile End Station
0.8 km
10 min
Adelaide Railway Station
2.2 km
27 min
Bowden Station
2.3 km
28 min
Adelaide Parklands Terminal
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Henley Beach Road buses — Adelaide CBD 10-20 min
  • South and west connector routes — West Lakes / airport corridors 20-45 min
  • Inner-suburban services — Thebarton / Torrensville / city fringe 10-30 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
2 km
By Train
5-12 min
By Bus
10-20 min
By Car (Peak)
10-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6-12 min

🛣️ Mile End has multiple short-distance commuting choices, including walking and cycling in some areas.

Walkability Very Walkable

Many daily errands and transit connections are reachable on foot, especially near Henley Beach Road and city-edge corridors.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10.6%

169 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,431
Census 2021
4,536
▲ 2.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,876
Income 2021
$42,640
▲ 33.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,063
Born Overseas 1,307

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 170
  • 2. Greece 158
  • 3. England 118
  • 4. China 89
  • 5. Italy 72
  • 6. Vietnam 63
  • 7. New Zealand 35
  • 8. Nepal 31
  • 9. Malaysia 29
  • 10. Philippines 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,302
Australian 1,080
Greek 578
Irish 437
Italian 408
Scottish 337
German 264
Chinese 195
Indian 167
Australian Aboriginal 88

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,927
Both parents born in Australia
1,817
Both parents born overseas
614
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.2%
Christianity
38.5%
Hinduism
3.4%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
1.5%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
191 (4.2%)
5-14 years
369 (8.1%)
15-19 years
211 (4.7%)
20-24 years
431 (9.5%)
25-34 years
975 (21.5%)
35-44 years
604 (13.3%)
45-54 years
616 (13.6%)
55-64 years
536 (11.8%)
65-74 years
322 (7.1%)
75-84 years
177 (3.9%)
85+ years
91 (2.0%)

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