SA5062· Pop. 15,502Mitcham

LOWER MITCHAM

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,115,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-33.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LOWER MITCHAM shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$745/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+11.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-14.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$1370k

2021

$1250k

2022

$1193k

2023

$1464k

2024

$1521k

2025

$1665k

2026

$1116k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LOWER MITCHAM is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,194/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.7%

78.8% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

11%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

48.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

140 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

8.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

41 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

8 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

7.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,542/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5062

🏫3 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1135

Mitcham Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1121

Clapham Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1098

🎓Secondary (3)

Unley High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1084

Mitcham Girls High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1083

Urrbrae Agricultural High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1074

📚Combined (2)

Scotch College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1146

Mercedes College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1133

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

92/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier

1109ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 44 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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