Mansfield Park
More than half the 4,608 residents were born overseas, 34.5 points above the national figure, and that migrant majority shapes almost everything else here. The largest ancestry is Vietnamese at 1,215 residents, ahead of English at 580 and Chinese at 397, and Buddhism (851) sits as the second religion behind Christianity (1,470). The median age of 35 runs 5 years below national, giving the suburb a younger, family-oriented profile with an average household size of 3.0, which is 0.5 above national. University qualifications reach 41.4%, some 11.3 points above the national rate, an unusually high figure for an area where household income sits only in the 39.6th percentile.
Population
4,608
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,390/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$814K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $813,750 climbed 4.0% over a year from $782,500 in early 2025, a steady move rather than a spike. What buyers get for that is a genuine house in most cases: 66.8% of dwellings are separate houses and only 8.7% are apartments, well above the apartment-heavy mix of inner metro suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 58.0% with another 20.3% offering four or more bedrooms, so the stock suits families rather than single buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability, paired with a house-dominated low-rise streetscape, makes entry feasible for owner-occupiers priced out of pricier Adelaide suburbs.
For Buyers
The median house price of $813,750 climbed 4.0% over a year from $782,500 in early 2025, a steady move rather than a spike. What buyers get for that is a genuine house in most cases: 66.8% of dwellings are separate houses and only 8.7% are apartments, well above the apartment-heavy mix of inner metro suburbs. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 58.0% with another 20.3% offering four or more bedrooms, so the stock suits families rather than single buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability, paired with a house-dominated low-rise streetscape, makes entry feasible for owner-occupiers priced out of pricier Adelaide suburbs.
For Investors
Renters make up 42.4% of households, a deep tenant pool well above the typical owner-occupier suburb, and weekly rent of $288 against the $813,750 median implies a gross yield near 1.8%, modest by Adelaide standards. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is on the higher side, signalling that supply roughly keeps pace with demand rather than tightening it. Development activity is moderate at 32 applications over 12 months, mostly verandahs, ancillary accommodation and fit-outs rather than new dwelling supply, so stock turnover stays low. The younger median age of 35, 5 years below national, and the 56.1% overseas-born base point to ongoing rental demand from newer arrivals and family households, which supports occupancy more than rapid capital growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
211
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-25.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mansfield Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Patrick's School
R-6 · 180 students
Demographics
The defining trait is migration: 56.1% of residents were born overseas, 34.5 points above national, and the suburb reads as migrant-majority on every measure. Vietnamese ancestry leads at 1,215 residents, ahead of English (580) and Chinese (397), while the top non-English languages are Punjabi (80 speakers), Malayalam (63), Serbian (49) and Mandarin (46), a spread that reflects waves of South Asian, Southeast Asian and Balkan settlement. Buddhism counts 851 followers and Islam 292 alongside Christianity at 1,470. The median age of 35 is 5 years below national and the average household of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, both consistent with younger families. University qualifications at 41.4% run 11.3 points above national, a notable education level for the income band.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.8%
Houses
24.2%
Townhouse
8.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans toward renters and mortgaged owners: 42.4% rent, 35.0% carry a mortgage and only 22.6% own outright, a younger ownership profile than established suburbs where outright owners dominate. The stock is overwhelmingly low-rise, with 66.8% separate houses, 24.2% semi-detached and just 8.7% apartments, and three-bedroom homes account for 58.0% of dwellings. The median house price rose from $782,500 to $813,750 across 2025 and 2026, a 4.0% one-year gain. Mortgage-to-income sits at 25.2% and rent-to-income at 20.7%, both below the 30% stress threshold, so housing remains affordable relative to incomes despite the household figure ranking only in the 39.6th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$288
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$534
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
68
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.3%
Couples, no children
3,703
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in Healthcare, which leads at 24.4% (300 workers), followed by Manufacturing at 10.9% (134), Retail at 9.3% (115), Hospitality at 8.0% and Construction at 6.6%, a blue-collar and care-sector mix. By occupation, Labourers (383) and Community and Personal Service workers (367) top the list ahead of Professionals (305), which fits the manufacturing and healthcare base. Unemployment runs at 8.1%, above the metro average, and the participation rate of 54.3% is held down by 1,371 residents not in the labour force. The full-time employment rate is 53.7%. The high 41.4% university rate, 11.3 points above national, sits in tension with these lower-paying occupations, suggesting many qualified residents work outside the suburb or hold overseas credentials.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.7%
Part-time
38.2%
Participation
54.3%
Employed
1,863
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.4%
Postgraduate
9.8%
Born Overseas
56.1%
Dwellings
1,486
Transport to Work
The suburb is strongly car-dependent: 81.2% of commuters drive, well above the share using public transport at 6.9%, and only 2.2% walk or cycle, a pattern typical of a low-rise outer-metro setting. No schools are recorded inside the 1.16 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring suburbs. Crime totals 255 incidents, a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is elevated and worth weighing against the suburb's affordability. On the supportive side, housing costs stay manageable with rent-to-income at 20.7% and mortgage-to-income at 25.2%, both below the 30% stress line, and 7.4% of residents (322 people) need daily assistance, slightly above what the young median age of 35 would suggest.
Drive
81.2%
Public Transport
6.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
255
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
55.3
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mansfield Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mansfield Park a good suburb to live in?
Mansfield Park suits affordability-focused families: housing costs stay below the 30% stress line with mortgage-to-income at 25.2% and rent-to-income at 20.7%, and the median age of 35 is 5 years below national. The main trade-offs are a crime rate of 55.3 per 1,000 and an 8.1% unemployment rate, both above metro norms.
What is the median house price in Mansfield Park?
The median house price is $813,750 as of early 2026, up 4.0% from $782,500 a year earlier. That is affordable for a house-dominated suburb where 66.8% of dwellings are separate houses. Weekly rent averages $288 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,517.
What schools are in Mansfield Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.16 km2 Mansfield Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, the local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 41.4%, which is 11.3 points above the national rate.
Is Mansfield Park safe?
Crime data records 255 incidents, a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is elevated relative to most Adelaide suburbs and worth weighing against the area's affordability. As context, 7.4% of the 4,608 residents (322 people) report needing daily assistance, a separate vulnerability measure.
Is Mansfield Park good for property investment?
Renters make up 42.4% of households, a deep tenant pool, but rent of $288 a week against the $813,750 median gives a gross yield near 1.8%, modest for Adelaide. The vacancy rate of 4.4% shows supply keeping pace with demand, so returns rely on capital growth more than yield.
How is Mansfield Park's population changing?
Long-run forecast data is unavailable, but the structure points to slow natural growth. The median age of 35 sits 5 years below national and the average household of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, both family-oriented signals. Residential turnover is low at 17.7%, with 82.3% of residents having stayed put.
What languages are spoken in Mansfield Park?
About 56.1% of residents were born overseas, 34.5 points above the national figure. Vietnamese ancestry leads at 1,215 residents, and the top non-English languages are Punjabi (80 speakers), Malayalam (63), Serbian (49) and Mandarin (46), reflecting a strongly multicultural resident base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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