City of Marion
Melrose Park
Melrose Park at a glance
Median house
$1,157,500
+1.5% year on year
Median unit
$288,720
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
2,319
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Melrose Park.
Melrose Park is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,157,500
+1.5% over the past year. Median unit price $288,720.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$1,157,500
+1.5% annual growth
$288,720
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,319
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.83%
Based on $1,157,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20268.65%
Based on $288,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+1.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +1.5%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+8%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,319
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
100
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melrose Park.
Local schools for Melrose Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Edwardstown Primary School
Springbank Secondary College
Clovelly Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Melrose Park?
- The median house price in Melrose Park, SA 5039 is $1,157,500. The median unit price is $288,720. Annual growth is +1.5%.
- What is the Melrose Park postcode?
- Melrose Park is in the 5039 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Melrose Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Melrose Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Melrose Park on this page, including Edwardstown Primary School, Springbank Secondary College, Clovelly Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park is close to Melrose Park Dc, Clovelly Park, Edwardstown, Daw Park, Ascot Park.
- What is the population of Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park has approximately 2,319 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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