Mylor
At a median house price of $1,736,000 and a density of just 60 residents per km2, Mylor is one of the Adelaide Hills' most thinly settled premium enclaves. The median age of 47 sits 7 years above the national figure, and 45% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 14.9 percentage points above national. Nearly all housing is separate houses (100%), and 47.7% of owners hold their homes outright, pointing to an established, wealth-concentrated community where long-term residents dominate rather than a suburb driven by new entrants.
Population
1,067
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,990/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
41
Median House
$1.7M
Median 1Q 2026
The $1,736,000 median house price (1Q 2026) is far above the SA state median, with a 31.2% rise from $1,323,000 in 1Q 2025, the sharpest single-year move in the brief. Every dwelling is a separate house, and 41% have 4 or more bedrooms, making Mylor one of the larger-format markets in the Hills region. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,972, and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. That is possible because household income sits in the 74.6th percentile nationally. Outright owners (47.7%) outnumber mortgage holders (44.7%), a ratio that points to long tenure rather than recent leveraged buying.
For Buyers
The $1,736,000 median house price (1Q 2026) is far above the SA state median, with a 31.2% rise from $1,323,000 in 1Q 2025, the sharpest single-year move in the brief. Every dwelling is a separate house, and 41% have 4 or more bedrooms, making Mylor one of the larger-format markets in the Hills region. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,972, and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. That is possible because household income sits in the 74.6th percentile nationally. Outright owners (47.7%) outnumber mortgage holders (44.7%), a ratio that points to long tenure rather than recent leveraged buying.
For Investors
With only 7.5% of dwellings rented and a weekly rent of $350, Mylor's gross yield is negligible against a $1,736,000 median. The vacancy rate of 9.0% is elevated relative to typical residential benchmarks, consistent with a suburb where property is largely owner-occupied and rental turnover is thin. On the positive side, 36 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, higher than many comparable Hills localities, showing active improvement of existing stock. The 31.2% price rise over one year indicates strong capital growth momentum, but investors relying on rental income will find the yield case weak compared to higher-density suburban markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
183
Last 12 Months
41
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+7.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mylor iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mylor Primary School
R-6 · 33 students
Demographics
Mylor's median age of 47 is 7 years above the national average, making it one of the older resident profiles in the Adelaide Hills. University qualifications reach 45%, which is 14.9 percentage points above national, consistent with a professional, high-income community. Overseas-born residents account for 17.2%, which is 4.4 points below the national figure, reflecting a strongly Anglo-Celtic background: English (537), Scottish (113), Irish (95) and German (85) are the leading ancestries. Average household size of 2.7 is marginally above national, and 37.2% of families are couples with children vs 27.4% couples without, showing the suburb still attracts families despite the high price floor.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 859 family units occupy separate houses, with no apartments or semi-detached dwellings recorded. The bedroom split leans large, with 42.9% of dwellings having 3 bedrooms and 41% having 4 or more, compared to smaller averages nationally. Tenure is split between outright owners (47.7%) and mortgage holders (44.7%), with renters forming just 7.5%, far below the national renting share. The median house price moved from $1,323,000 in 1Q 2025 to $1,736,000 in 1Q 2026, a 31.2% gain over a single year. Mortgage-to-income at 22.9% and rent-to-income at 17.6% both sit below stress thresholds, which reflects household income in the 74.6th percentile relative to national benchmarks.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,972
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$815
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.0%
Unoccupied
37
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.4%
Couples, no children
859
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce leans heavily toward knowledge and care industries, with Healthcare the largest sector at 20.6% (81 workers) and Education second at 16.3% (64 workers). Professional/Tech contributes 12.5% (49 workers), well above the typical share for outer Hills suburbs. By occupation, Professionals (174) and Managers (94) are the two largest groups, consistent with a resident base where 45% hold university qualifications. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, below the national rate, and full-time employment at 54.4% is solid. Participation rate of 58.1% is moderate, in part because 283 residents are not in the labour force, reflecting the older age profile. Personal weekly income of $815 is above the national average for working residents.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.4%
Part-time
42.2%
Participation
58.1%
Employed
507
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.0%
Postgraduate
12.1%
Born Overseas
17.2%
Dwellings
372
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extreme: 92.2% of residents drive to work, and only 1.1% use public transport, far below the national public transport share. This reflects the Hills geography, where Mylor's 17.72 km2 area has a density of just 60 residents per km2 and limited bus services. Crime is very low at 10.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, consistent with the low-density, high-ownership community profile. The volunteering rate of 35.6% is notably high, above most suburban averages, which speaks to community engagement among the older, established resident base. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families commute to adjacent Hills towns. The need-for-assistance rate of 3.2% is low, though the aging median age of 47 will likely push this upward over time.
Drive
92.2%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
11
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
10.3
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mylor compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mylor a good suburb to live in?
Mylor suits buyers who prioritise space, privacy and a low-crime environment. Crime sits at 10.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, all housing is separate houses, and 45% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 14.9 percentage points above the national figure. The trade-off is car dependency at 92.2% and a median house price of $1,736,000.
What is the median house price in Mylor?
The median house price is $1,736,000 as of 1Q 2026, up 31.2% from $1,323,000 in 1Q 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,972, and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% is below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $350, though only 7.5% of dwellings are rented.
What schools are in Mylor?
No schools are recorded within the Mylor suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Hills towns. Despite this, the local adult population is highly educated, with 45% holding university qualifications, which is 14.9 points above the national average.
Is Mylor safe?
Mylor records 11 total crimes, a rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is low relative to metropolitan Adelaide suburbs. The low-density setting with 60 residents per km2, high outright home ownership at 47.7%, and strong community stability with 89.2% of residents staying at their address all contribute to a low-crime profile.
Is Mylor good for property investment?
The capital growth case is strong, with a 31.2% price increase in a single year from $1,323,000 to $1,736,000. However, rental yield is very weak: weekly rent of $350 against a $1,736,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.1%, and the 9.0% vacancy rate and 7.5% renter share indicate thin rental demand. Mylor suits long-hold capital growth strategies more than income-focused investment.
How is Mylor's population changing?
Mylor's population is 1,067 across 17.72 km2, with a turnover rate of only 10.8% and 89.2% of residents having stayed at their current address. The median age of 47 is 7 years above the national figure, and no population forecast data is available, but the aging resident base and minimal rental activity suggest the suburb grows slowly and organically.
How much development is happening in Mylor?
There were 36 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent applications include house additions, carports and outbuildings, indicating owners are reinvesting in existing homes rather than subdividing or building new dwellings. This renovation-focused pattern is consistent with the 47.7% outright ownership rate and 89.2% residential stability.
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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