Melrose Park Dc at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
9,202
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Melrose Park Dc.
The postcode for Melrose Park Dc is 5039 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Melrose Park Dc (5039) sits in the Marion region of South Australia.
Melrose Park Dc has roughly 9,202 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Melrose Park Dc scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melrose Park Dc's population at 9,202, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
9,202
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,202
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melrose Park Dc.
Local schools for Melrose Park Dc
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Government School Catchment
Edwardstown Primary School
Clovelly Park Primary School
Springbank Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Melrose Park Dc.
- What is the Melrose Park Dc postcode?
- Melrose Park Dc is in the 5039 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Melrose Park Dc?
- Melrose Park Dc is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5039. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Melrose Park Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Melrose Park Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Melrose Park Dc on this page, including Edwardstown Primary School, Clovelly Park Primary School, Springbank Secondary College.
- How walkable is Melrose Park Dc?
- Melrose Park Dc has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melrose Park Dc?
- Melrose Park Dc is close to Melrose Park, Clovelly Park, Edwardstown, Daw Park, Ascot Park.
- What is the population of Melrose Park Dc?
- The population of Melrose Park Dc is approximately 9,202 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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