Mount Remarkable
Melrose
Melrose at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
342
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Melrose.
Melrose (5483) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Melrose has roughly 342 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Melrose scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melrose's population at 342, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
342
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
342
Median age: 48
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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
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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 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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