Panorama
At 1.74 square kilometres, Panorama houses 2,388 people at a density of 1,371.2 residents per square kilometre. Its median age of 43 is 3 years above the national comparison, while university attainment at 46.8% is 16.7 percentage points above the national figure. Compared with nearby Mitcham and Pasadena, Panorama reads as a compact, established housing market, supported by household income at the 67.3rd percentile and unemployment of 3.4%. The profile suits established households because ownership, professional employment and stable population patterns are more prominent than rapid turnover.
Local council: Mitcham
Population
2,388
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,863/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
23
Median House
$1.1M
First quarter 2026
The housing stock is practical for families, with 50.5% of homes containing 3 bedrooms and 38.0% containing 4 or more. Separate houses account for 89.2%, while apartments represent only 1.1%. A typical mortgage repayment is $2,058 per month and mortgage costs equal 25.5% of household income, with no mortgage stress flag. The 44.6% outright ownership share is higher than the 41.0% mortgage-held share, reinforcing the suburb's established owner profile.
For Buyers
The housing stock is practical for families, with 50.5% of homes containing 3 bedrooms and 38.0% containing 4 or more. Separate houses account for 89.2%, while apartments represent only 1.1%. A typical mortgage repayment is $2,058 per month and mortgage costs equal 25.5% of household income, with no mortgage stress flag. The 44.6% outright ownership share is higher than the 41.0% mortgage-held share, reinforcing the suburb's established owner profile.
For Investors
Panorama has a relatively small rental base, with 14.0% of occupied dwellings rented compared with 44.6% owned outright and 41.0% held with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $380 and the vacancy rate is 4.9%, so rental performance should be assessed against the suburb's owner-heavy structure rather than assumed from rent alone. Rents have grown by 24.0%, while 20 development matters were recorded over 12 months. The stock is mostly detached, which can appeal to tenants seeking larger homes, but the 1.1% apartment share limits exposure to compact rental formats. Annual growth is forecast at 0.76%, driven primarily by overseas migration, giving investors a measured demand story because established housing and modest development are more important than a large construction pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
166
Last 12 Months
23
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-17.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Panorama has a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.6, or 0.1 above the national figure. The suburb is highly educated, with 46.8% holding university qualifications, 16.7 percentage points above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents account for 25.1%, 3.5 points above the national figure. English ancestry is most common at 932 people, followed by German at 213, Irish at 197 and Scottish at 197. Christianity accounts for 1,117 residents and no religion for 1,027, while Greek and Mandarin are the leading listed non-English languages at 50 and 42 people. Residential stability is notable, with 79.2% of residents staying at the same address, supporting an established household profile compared with more mobile areas.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.2%
Houses
9.7%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Panorama's housing is detached and owner-oriented: 89.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 9.7% are semi-detached and 1.1% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 50.5% of the stock, 4 or more bedrooms account for 38.0%, and 2-bedroom homes represent 11.5%. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this mix gives buyers more exposure to land and family-sized housing. Tenure is also established, with 44.6% owned outright, 41.0% mortgaged and 14.0% rented. Mortgage costs equal 25.5% of household income, higher than the 20.4% rent-to-income measure, which helps explain why the suburb remains accessible mainly to established buyers with solid earnings.
Mortgage / mo
$2,058
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$380
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$817
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.9%
Unoccupied
46
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.0%
Couples with children
39.4%
Couples, no children
14.6%
Single parent
693
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Panorama's largest listed industry at 20.3%, representing 172 workers, and its share is higher than Education at 13.3% or 113 workers. Professional and Technical services account for 12.0% and 102 workers, followed by Public Administration at 9.6% and 81 workers and Construction at 7.0% and 59 workers. The occupational profile is led by 360 Professionals and 190 Managers, ahead of Clerical and Administrative workers at 141 and Trades at 134. Unemployment is 3.4%, participation is 60.5% and the full-time employment rate is 54.8%. Household income is $1,863 per week, personal income is $817 and household income sits at the 67.3rd percentile. This professional and public-service base helps support housing costs because earnings are stronger than in lower-income household markets.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
1,188
Unemployed
40
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.8%
Part-time
40.9%
Participation
60.5%
Employed
1,148
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.8%
Postgraduate
14.1%
Born Overseas
25.1%
Dwellings
901
Transport to Work
Panorama's daily travel pattern is car-led: 70.6% of residents drive to work compared with 3.5% using public transport, while 2.8% walk or cycle and 18.3% work from home. That makes the suburb better suited to households with access to a car than to residents seeking highly transit-oriented living. Safety records include 80 crimes, equivalent to 33.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is a useful suburb-wide reference but should be checked against the immediate street and property. Socioeconomic measures are favourable overall, with an IRSAD decile of 7, an IEO decile of 8 and an IRSD decile of 7. School access should be checked against the exact address and enrolment boundary before buying, as nearby options can serve different catchments. The median age of 43 and average household size of 2.6 support an established, family and downsizer-friendly setting.
Drive
70.6%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
18.3%
Growth Outlook
Panorama's growth outlook is measured rather than rapid. Annual growth is forecast at 0.76%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while the wider area's 10-year population change is 8.0%. The trajectory is labelled Stable, which fits an established suburb where 79.2% of residents remained at the same address. Gentrification signals are mixed: the main forecast gives a score of 4 and stage Not gentrifying, while shift indicators record a score of 36 and stage Early signs. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 47.5 in 2011 to 40.8 in 2021, while real income growth reached 17.3%. Compared with high-growth redevelopment corridors, Panorama is more likely to change through gradual household and tenure shifts because detached housing remains dominant.
Population trend: Mitcham council area
Panorama sits in the Mitcham council area. These are the council area's residents, not Panorama's.
Residents 2025
71,267
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
80
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
33.5
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Panorama compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Panorama a good suburb to live in?
Panorama can suit households wanting detached housing and established surroundings, with 89.2% separate houses and a median age of 43. Car dependence is material at 70.6%, so it compares better with conventional suburban living than with highly transit-oriented areas. Household income at the 67.3rd percentile also supports a relatively established resident base.
What schools are in Panorama?
School choices should be checked against the exact address because enrolment zones can cross local boundaries. Confirm nearby government, Catholic and independent options before committing to a purchase. Panorama's median age is 43 and average household size is 2.6, but those figures do not determine school eligibility or catchment placement.
Is Panorama safe?
Panorama recorded 80 crimes, equivalent to 33.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. That rate should be compared with current local benchmarks and inspected at street level, since suburb-wide figures can mask variation between roads and property types. Visiting at different times and checking the immediate address remains sensible before renting or buying.
How is Panorama's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 8.0% over 10 years, with annual growth of 0.76% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is labelled Stable, so Panorama looks more measured than a high-growth corridor. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying with a score of 4, although shift indicators show Early signs and a score of 36.
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).
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