Munno Para
A 31-year median age and 47.0% renting give Munno Para a younger, high-turnover profile, with a 26.1% turnover rate and 85.3% of dwellings being separate houses. The suburb has 4,719 residents across 3.94 sq km, or 1,198.8 people per sq km, while household income sits at the 27.2nd percentile nationally. Age is 9 years below the national comparison point and university attainment is 12.9 percentage points lower. Compared with nearby Smithfield and Elizabeth, Munno Para reads as a compact, car-oriented mortgage-belt market, with a 4.16% annual growth trend and 146 development applications in 12 months.
Population
4,719
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,234/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
145
Median House
$700K
First quarter 2026
Munno Para suits buyers prioritising detached space over apartment living: separate houses account for 85.3% of dwellings, while 3-bedroom homes make up 60.8% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 21.4%. A typical mortgage payment is $1,296 monthly, equal to 24.3% of household income, while the median rent is $265 weekly. Mortgage holders represent 42.1%, compared with 10.3% owning outright, suggesting many households are still building equity. Check land size, build quality and commuting costs because 83.9% drive to work.
For Buyers
Munno Para suits buyers prioritising detached space over apartment living: separate houses account for 85.3% of dwellings, while 3-bedroom homes make up 60.8% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 21.4%. A typical mortgage payment is $1,296 monthly, equal to 24.3% of household income, while the median rent is $265 weekly. Mortgage holders represent 42.1%, compared with 10.3% owning outright, suggesting many households are still building equity. Check land size, build quality and commuting costs because 83.9% drive to work.
For Investors
Investor demand has a sizeable tenant base, with 47.0% renting versus 10.3% owning outright, and the $265 weekly median rent sits alongside a 6.0% vacancy rate. Rental growth is forecast at 10.7%, higher than the 6.1% real-income growth measure, so rent increases may support returns but can also pressure affordability. Development activity is substantial at 146 applications over 12 months, which can add competing stock as well as improve local amenity. The 4.16% annual growth trend and internal migration driver strengthen the demand case, although new supply means property selection matters more than simply buying the median home.
Development Activity
Total DAs
863
Last 12 Months
145
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+353.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Munno Para
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Munno Para Primary School
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
Adelaide North Special School
Demographics
Munno Para's 31 median age is 9 years below the national comparison, and only 17.2% of residents have university qualifications, 12.9 percentage points below the national measure. Overseas-born residents account for 19.7%, close to the national comparison at 1.9 points lower, while English ancestry is recorded for 2,033 people, followed by Scottish at 387, Irish at 278 and German at 272. No religion is the largest recorded affiliation at 2,661, compared with 1,397 identifying with Christianity and 110 with Islam. Average household size is 2.5, equal to the national comparison, and 37.7% of families are couples with children. This mix supports demand for practical three-bedroom housing, while the 29.7% one-parent family share makes school access and household running costs especially relevant.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.3%
Houses
14.5%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Munno Para is detached-house led and concentrated in family-sized stock: 85.3% of homes are separate houses, 14.5% are semi-detached and just 0.2% are apartments. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 60.8%, while 21.4% have four or more bedrooms. Mortgage ownership is 42.1% and renting is 47.0%, so tenure is weighted toward households still paying or leasing rather than owning outright at 10.3%. Compared with nearby Smithfield and Elizabeth, buyers comparing locations should test whether Munno Para's compact 3.94 sq km setting, 1,198.8 density and car reliance suit their budget and routine.
Mortgage / mo
$1,296
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$265
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$685
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
115
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.7%
Couples with children
30.3%
Couples, no children
29.7%
Single parent
1,246
Total families
Economy & Employment
Household income is $1,234 a week, at the 27.2nd percentile, while unemployment is 8.5% and participation is 59.9%. Healthcare is the dominant industry at 25.5%, or 286 workers, followed by public administration at 11.3% and retail at 11.2%; manufacturing and education contribute 8.1% and 8.0%. Occupations are led by community and personal service work at 360 people, trades at 268, labourers at 260, machinery and drivers at 243, and professionals at 219. SEIFA indicates uneven conditions: IEO is decile 2, below IER decile 5, while IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 3. That gap suggests household resources are stronger than education and occupation outcomes because healthcare and public administration provide an employment base, but lower qualification levels and 183 unemployed residents constrain earnings.
Unemployment
8.5%
Labour Force
2,147
Unemployed
183
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.0%
Part-time
32.3%
Participation
59.9%
Employed
1,964
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.2%
Postgraduate
3.5%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
1,778
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 83.9% drive to work, compared with 4.0% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling. Local education access includes 3 government schools, with a primary school, a combined B-12 college and a special-education school, giving families a wider age-range mix than a primary-only catchment. Safety deserves active checking because the recorded crime rate is 176.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, across 835 incidents. Socioeconomic advantage is modest, with an IRSAD score of 930 in decile 3, below the national midpoint. The 5.3% work-from-home rate and 2.5 average household size reinforce the need to inspect parking, traffic and household space. Check enrolment zones and transport times against the exact address, since access can vary across surrounding suburbs.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
5.3%
Population Forecast
+4.16%/yr
(+1,013 people/yr)
High GrowthMunno Para carries a high-growth profile, with the annual trend forecast at 4.16% and internal migration named as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 108.3% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Mixed. Development activity reached 146 applications in 12 months, consistent with a New development stage rather than established-suburb uplift. The gentrification score is 0, with the stage marked New development and not gentrifying. Rent growth of 10.7% is higher than real-income growth of 6.1%, so demand is expanding faster than household purchasing power. Affordability is labelled Improving, with measures of 44.2 in 2011 and 37.5 in 2021, making future price and rent sensitivity important.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+80
Net Internal / yr
+1,551
Gentrification Signal
New development
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
835
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
176.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Munno Para compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Munno Para a good suburb to live in?
Munno Para can suit households seeking a relatively young, detached-house suburb, with a median age of 31 and 85.3% separate houses. It is more car-dependent than transit-oriented, with 83.9% driving to work and 4.0% using public transport. Compare street-level safety, traffic and school zones before deciding.
What schools are in Munno Para?
Munno Para has 3 government schools: a primary school, a combined B-12 college and a special-education school. The mix is broader than a primary-only offering, but enrolment zones can differ by address. Families should confirm current boundaries, year-level availability and travel times before signing a contract.
Is Munno Para safe?
Munno Para's recorded crime rate is 176.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 835 total incidents. That is a figure to compare street by street rather than treat as uniform across the suburb. Inspect lighting, nearby activity and travel routes at different times, and compare the exact address with surrounding suburbs before buying or renting.
Is Munno Para good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking tenant demand and growth exposure: 47.0% of households rent, vacancy is 6.0%, and rent growth is forecast at 10.7%. The annual growth trend is 4.16% and internal migration is the main driver. However, 146 development applications in 12 months may increase competing supply, so dwelling quality, price and location matter more than suburb averages.
How is Munno Para's population changing?
The wider area's population change is 108.3% over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 4.16% and internal migration as the primary driver. The forecast labels the trajectory Mixed and gentrification score 0, with a New development stage rather than a gentrifying stage. Growth is therefore linked more to new housing and incoming households than to established-area renewal.
Is Munno Para undergoing a lot of development?
Development activity is high relative to a quiet established market, with 146 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include a 1-into-3 Torrens Title land division and a single-storey detached dwelling. This can improve housing choice, but it may also add construction disruption or competing stock, so check approvals and immediate streets before purchasing.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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