Mitchell Park, SA 5429
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $310/wk Median
- 39.2% Renters
Mitchell Park Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.5k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $310
- To the CBD
- 9.6km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Mitchell Park Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Mitchell Park is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,516 residents, a substantial 39.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $310 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Mitchell Park Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mitchell Park
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mitchell Park.
What's the community like in Mitchell Park?
Locals describe Mitchell Park as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,516, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mitchell Park a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mitchell Park has a 39.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Mitchell Park from the Adelaide CBD?
Mitchell Park is approximately 10km from the Adelaide CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 20-35 minutes.
Is Mitchell Park family-friendly for renters?
Mitchell Park has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $310/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
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