Mount Remarkable
Melrose
Melrose at a glance
Median house
$271,000
Median unit
$195,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
342
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Melrose.
Melrose is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$271,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $195,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$271,000
$195,120
342
Median age: 48
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA3.45%
Based on $271,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.80%
Based on $195,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
342
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melrose.
Local schools for Melrose
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melrose Primary School
Booleroo Centre District School
Wilmington Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Melrose.
- What is the median house price in Melrose?
- The median house price in Melrose, SA 5483 is $271,000. The median unit price is $195,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Melrose postcode?
- Melrose is in the 5483 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Melrose?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Melrose?
- There are 3 schools serving Melrose on this page, including Melrose Primary School, Booleroo Centre District School, Wilmington Primary School.
- How walkable is Melrose?
- Melrose has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Melrose?
- Melrose is close to Murray Town, Wongyarra, Bangor, Mambray Creek, Booleroo Centre.
- What is the population of Melrose?
- Melrose has approximately 342 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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