Melrose Park, SA 5039 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Melrose Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5039, home to 2,319 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,319
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $832 /week
- Median family income
- $2,276 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mitcham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Edwardstown Primary School
- St Anthony's School
- Forbes Primary School
- Emmaus Christian College
- Black Forest Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 101 bus stops
- Stop 12 South Rd - West side
- Stop 15 Brooks Tce - West side
- Stop 15 Brooks Tce - East side
- Stop 16 Brooks Tce - West side
- Edwardstown Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 35 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 72.7% of the 1,471 resolvable premises in Melrose Park. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 72.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 17.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 843 across postcode 5039 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 359 theft, 189 property damage, 147 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melrose Park?
Melrose Park (SA 5039) had 2,319 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Mitcham local government area.
What is the median rent in Melrose Park?
The median advertised rent in Melrose Park is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Melrose Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Melrose Park covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Edwardstown Primary School (0.7 km), St Anthony's School (0.8 km), Forbes Primary School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (72.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Melrose Park?
Across postcode 5039, 843 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (359), property damage (189), violent (147). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Melrose Park?
In Melrose Park, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Melrose Park?
107 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Melrose Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops, 3 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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