Munno Para West
Population grew 108.3% in a decade, the highest rate in this batch by a wide margin. The suburb added 1,013 people per year, driven almost entirely by internal migration (+1,551/year), meaning Adelaide residents are flooding in rather than overseas arrivals. The median age of 27 is 13 years below national, the youngest in this group. Yet SEIFA IRSAD decile 3 and IEO decile 2 confirm deep disadvantage: 98.5% detached housing and $720,000 median prices attract young families locked out of established suburbs, but university qualifications at 16.2% (13.9 points below national) and 7.2% unemployment signal a working-class growth corridor.
Population
7,577
Median Age
27.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,567/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
92
Median House
$720K
Median 1Q 2026
The $720,000 median (Q1 2026) rose 17.1% from $615,000 in a year, among the strongest growth in Adelaide's north. Mortgage repayments of $1,319/month produce a 19.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, the lowest stress level in this batch. Housing stock is 98.5% separate houses, with 61.8% being 3-bedroom and 36.7% at 4+ bedrooms. Mark Oliphant College (B-12, Government, ICSEA 919, 1,685 students) is the sole school, scoring below the 1,000 benchmark. The median age of 27 and high couples-with-children share (47.0%) confirm this is a first-home-buyer corridor where young families dominate.
For Buyers
The $720,000 median (Q1 2026) rose 17.1% from $615,000 in a year, among the strongest growth in Adelaide's north. Mortgage repayments of $1,319/month produce a 19.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, the lowest stress level in this batch. Housing stock is 98.5% separate houses, with 61.8% being 3-bedroom and 36.7% at 4+ bedrooms. Mark Oliphant College (B-12, Government, ICSEA 919, 1,685 students) is the sole school, scoring below the 1,000 benchmark. The median age of 27 and high couples-with-children share (47.0%) confirm this is a first-home-buyer corridor where young families dominate.
For Investors
Renters at 41.9% provide the deepest tenant pool in this SA group. Weekly rent of $315 against $720,000 gives a gross yield of 2.3%, compressed by recent price growth. Vacancy at 4.3% is tight, below the metro average. Development activity is robust at 78 DAs in 12 months, including 6-unit group dwellings, confirming ongoing supply expansion. Internal migration at +1,551/year is extraordinary, creating persistent demand. However, SEIFA IER decile 5 and the 7.2% unemployment rate mean tenant quality is mixed. The 28.8% turnover rate is high, meaning investors face frequent re-letting costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
650
Last 12 Months
92
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+29.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Munno Para West iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
U, R-12 · 1685 students
Demographics
The median age of 27 is 13 years below national, the youngest in this group. University qualifications at 16.2% are 13.9 points below national, and IEO decile 2 confirms limited educational opportunity. Overseas-born at 16.0% is 5.6 points below national: English (3,366), Scottish (570), Irish (494) and German (467) form an Anglo-Celtic majority. Punjabi (50), Nepali (27) and Russian (23) are the largest non-English language groups, though numbers are small. The 68.3% participation rate is above average, driven by working-age dominance. Community/Personal (573) and Labourers (480) lead occupations, a blue-collar profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.5%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders at 49.2% dominate tenure, reflecting the first-home-buyer character. Outright owners at just 8.9% are extremely low, the lowest in this batch. Renters at 41.9% are substantial. The stock is 98.5% separate houses with virtually no apartments (0.3%). Three-bedroom at 61.8% and 4+ at 36.7% is a classic greenfield subdivision profile. Prices surged from $615,000 to $720,000 (17.1%) in one year. Mortgage stress at 19.4% is well below the national average, the most affordable entry in this batch. Rent stress at 20.1% is also comfortable. The 71.2% residential stability is moderate, with 28.8% turnover reflecting the high-growth, settling-in population.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,319
Rent / wk
$315
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$834
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
117
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.6%
Couples, no children
6,394
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 22.3% (472 workers), followed by Retail (10.4%, 219), Construction (9.4%, 198), Manufacturing (9.2%, 195) and Education (8.4%, 178). The occupation profile is distinctly blue-collar: Community/Personal (573), Clerical/Admin (501), Labourers (480) and Machinery/Drivers (410). No occupation labelled 'Professionals' appears in the top 5, unlike every other suburb in this batch. The 7.2% unemployment rate is above average. Despite this, the 64.7% full-time employment rate is solid, and 68.3% participation is above the national rate. IRSAD decile 3 confirms below-average socioeconomic positioning.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
12,045
Unemployed
589
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
28.1%
Participation
68.3%
Employed
3,399
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.2%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
16.0%
Dwellings
2,596
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extreme at 92.1%, with public transport at 1.7% and walking/cycling at 0.7%. Mark Oliphant College (B-12, ICSEA 919, 1,685 students) is the sole school, scoring below the 1,000 benchmark. The crime rate of 33.8 per 1,000 is relatively low, lower than most SA suburbs in this batch. IRSAD decile 3 indicates below-average advantage. Need-assistance at 5.8% is near the national average. The 8.1% volunteering rate is low, typical of new suburbs where community networks are still forming. Rent stress at 20.1% and mortgage stress at 19.4% are both comfortable.
Drive
92.1%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+4.16%/yr
(+1,013 people/yr)
High GrowthGrowth at 4.16% per year (1,013 persons) classifies Munno Para West as high-growth, the fastest in this batch. The 108.3% 10-year population change is extraordinary. Internal migration at +1,551/year is the dominant driver, not overseas arrivals (+80/year). The ERP reached 24,343 in 2025, with medium forecasts projecting 28,059 by 2031. Affordability improved from a ratio of 44.2% in 2011 to 37.5% in 2021, well above the state average improvement, explaining the inflow. The working-age share expanded by 1.0 point while the senior share grew only 2.6 points, consistent with a young family influx. The gentrification score is 0, confirming this is new development, not demographic transformation.
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
256
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
33.8
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 West compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Munno Para West a good suburb to live in?
Munno Para West suits young families seeking affordable entry at $720,000 median with just 19.4% mortgage stress. The crime rate of 33.8 per 1,000 is relatively low for northern Adelaide. However, IRSAD decile 3 is in the bottom 30% nationally, car dependency is 92.1%, and the sole school (ICSEA 919) scores below benchmark.
What is the median house price in Munno Para West?
The median is $720,000 (Q1 2026), up 17.1% from $615,000 in Q1 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,319 produce a 19.4% mortgage-to-income ratio, the most affordable in this batch. Weekly rent is $315 and gross yield is approximately 2.3%.
What schools are in Munno Para West?
Mark Oliphant College (Government, B-12, ICSEA 919, 1,685 students) is the only school in the suburb, serving both primary and secondary years. The ICSEA score of 919 is below the 1,000 national benchmark. The school's large enrolment reflects the suburb's rapid population growth.
Is Munno Para West safe?
The crime rate of 33.8 per 1,000 residents is relatively low, with 256 total offences. This is lower than many established SA suburbs in this dataset. SEIFA IRSD decile 3 indicates some disadvantage, but the young family demographic (median age 27) and new housing stock contribute to the lower rate.
Is Munno Para West good for property investment?
Renters at 41.9% provide a large tenant pool. Vacancy at 4.3% is tight. The 17.1% annual price growth is strong, and 78 DAs in 12 months show continuing supply. Internal migration at +1,551/year sustains extraordinary demand. However, gross yield of 2.3% is low after the price surge, and 7.2% unemployment raises tenant quality concerns.
How is Munno Para West's population changing?
Growth at 4.16% per year (1,013 persons) is the fastest in this batch, with a 108.3% increase over 10 years. Internal migration at +1,551/year drives the boom, not overseas arrivals (+80/year). The ERP reached 24,343 in 2025. The median age of 27 is 13 years below national, confirming young family dominance.
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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