Mile End
A crime rate of 95.9 per 1,000 residents is the sharpest number in the Mile End brief, placing it significantly above typical Adelaide inner-suburb benchmarks, yet property demand has remained strong enough to sustain a $1,055,000 median house price as of Q1 2026. The suburb packs 4,536 residents into just 1.79 km2, giving a density of 2,527 per km2. University-educated residents reach 52.6%, which is 22.5 percentage points above the national figure, and 45.6% of households rent rather than own, reflecting the suburb's appeal to educated professionals who have not yet committed to purchase.
Population
4,536
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,726/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
72
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,372,500 in Q1 2025 before pulling back 23.1% to $1,055,000 in Q1 2026, a correction that makes Mile End more accessible than its peak suggested. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1% against median household income of $1,726 per week, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses account for 60.9% of stock and semi-detached for 27.9%, with apartments a modest 11.1%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.5%, and 4-plus bedroom dwellings make up 18.3%. Buyers who waited through the 2025 peak now face a lower entry cost than 12 months prior, though the 23.1% correction means recent buyers are underwater compared to peak valuations.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,372,500 in Q1 2025 before pulling back 23.1% to $1,055,000 in Q1 2026, a correction that makes Mile End more accessible than its peak suggested. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1% against median household income of $1,726 per week, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses account for 60.9% of stock and semi-detached for 27.9%, with apartments a modest 11.1%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.5%, and 4-plus bedroom dwellings make up 18.3%. Buyers who waited through the 2025 peak now face a lower entry cost than 12 months prior, though the 23.1% correction means recent buyers are underwater compared to peak valuations.
For Investors
A 45.6% renter share is well above state norms, creating a deep tenant pool that supports landlord demand. Weekly rent averages $345, and with a $1,055,000 median that translates to a gross yield of roughly 1.7%, modest but not unusual for inner-city Adelaide. The vacancy rate at 7.8% is elevated, indicating some oversupply in the rental market currently. Development activity is solid at 67 applications in the past 12 months, with recent lodgements including new detached dwellings, suggesting the housing stock is slowly turning over. The renter-majority profile, combined with 52.6% university-educated residents, points to a stable tenant demographic, though the high vacancy rate warrants monitoring before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
363
Last 12 Months
72
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+5.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mile End iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St George College
R-12 · 350 students
Temple Christian College
7-12 · 1151 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 sits 4 years below the national figure, reflecting the suburb's pull on younger professionals. Overseas-born residents account for 29.9% of the population, which is 8.3 percentage points above the national rate. English ancestry leads at 1,302 residents, followed by Greek (578), Irish (437) and Italian (408), with Greek also the most common non-English language spoken by 185 residents. University qualifications reach 52.6%, a rate 22.5 points higher than the national average, concentrated in Professionals (838 workers) and Managers (309). Household size averages 2.3, slightly below the national figure, and 29.6% of families are couples without children, consistent with a younger, career-focused population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
60.9%
Houses
27.9%
Townhouse
11.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Of Mile End's 4,536 residents, 27.7% own their home outright, 26.6% carry a mortgage and 45.6% rent, a tenure split that tilts well toward renting compared to national norms. The price history shows a pronounced cycle: from $1,372,500 in Q1 2025 down 23.1% to $1,055,000 in Q1 2026. The stock is predominantly separate houses at 60.9% with semi-detached at 27.9%, giving buyers and renters a variety of built forms. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 47.5%, followed by two-bedroom at 30.2%. The rent-to-income ratio at 20.0% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters in Mile End can generally afford their housing costs relative to local income levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$345
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$820
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
157
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.6%
Couples, no children
2,979
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employment sector at 19.4% (360 workers), followed by Professional/Tech at 13.3% (248), Education at 11.2% (208) and Public Admin at 9.7% (181). This service-sector concentration aligns with Mile End's proximity to the Adelaide CBD, the Royal Adelaide Hospital precinct and Flinders University campuses. By occupation, Professionals account for 838 workers, more than any other group, with Community/Personal (317), Clerical/Admin (310) and Managers (309) following. Unemployment sits at 5.0% and the full-time employment rate is 60.7%, with a participation rate of 64.9%. Household income at $1,726 per week places residents at the 60.6th percentile nationally, above median but not in the top quartile.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.7%
Part-time
34.3%
Participation
64.9%
Employed
2,449
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.6%
Postgraduate
15.2%
Born Overseas
29.9%
Dwellings
1,847
Transport to Work
Active transport is a noticeable feature: 10.1% of residents walk or cycle to work, higher than many comparable suburbs, while 71.8% drive and 11.9% use public transport. The crime rate of 95.9 per 1,000 residents is elevated and is the primary livability concern for prospective buyers, sitting above typical Adelaide inner-suburb figures. No schools are recorded within the 1.79 km2 boundary, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Volunteering reaches 16.7% and only 7.0% of residents (306 people) need daily assistance. Rent-to-income at 20.0% and mortgage-to-income at 24.1% are both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
Drive
71.8%
Public Transport
11.9%
Walk / Cycle
10.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
435
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
95.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mile End compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mile End a good suburb to live in?
Mile End suits educated professionals seeking inner-Adelaide proximity at below-peak prices. The $1,055,000 median fell 23.1% from the Q1 2025 peak of $1,372,500, improving affordability. University qualifications reach 52.6%, which is 22.5 points above the national figure. The main drawback is a crime rate of 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is elevated compared to state norms, and a 7.8% vacancy rate in the rental market.
What is the median house price in Mile End?
The median house price in Mile End is $1,055,000 as of Q1 2026, down 23.1% from $1,372,500 in Q1 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1% based on median household income of $1,726 per week. Weekly rent averages $345.
What schools are in Mile End?
No schools are recorded within the Mile End boundary in this dataset, so families typically attend schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, local educational attainment is high: 52.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 22.5 percentage points above the national average.
Is Mile End safe?
Mile End records a crime rate of 95.9 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is elevated relative to comparable Adelaide inner suburbs. Prospective buyers and renters should factor this into their decision, particularly for family households. The suburb does show 16.7% volunteer participation and a relatively engaged community given its turnover rate of 29.1%.
Is Mile End good for property investment?
Mile End has a strong renter base at 45.6% of households, with weekly rent of $345 giving a gross yield of approximately 1.7% against the $1,055,000 median. The 23.1% price correction from Q1 2025 may represent a buying opportunity, though the 7.8% vacancy rate suggests current rental supply exceeds demand. Development activity at 67 applications in 12 months shows ongoing activity in the suburb.
How is Mile End's population changing?
Population data shows 4,536 residents in 1.79 km2. Resident turnover is 29.1%, meaning roughly 30% of the suburb's population changed over five years, reflecting a mobile, younger demographic. The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, and 45.6% of households rent, consistent with a population in transition rather than long-term settlement.
How much development is happening in Mile End?
There were 67 development applications lodged in the past 12 months in Mile End. Recent examples include construction of new detached dwellings and performance-assessed works, indicating a mixture of infill development and property upgrades. Given the 1.79 km2 area and existing density of 2,527 residents per km2, most new activity is likely to be replacement or subdivision rather than greenfield development.
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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