Mile End at a glance
Median house
$1,055,000
-23.1% year on year
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,536
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Mile End.
The postcode for Mile End is 5031 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Mile End is $1,055,000.
Mile End (5031) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,055,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -23.1% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Mile End has roughly 4,536 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mile End scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mile End's population at 4,536, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 30% lone person).
Population
4,536
Median age
36
Family households
59%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,055,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-23.1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $211,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -23.1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,055,000
-23.1% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$535/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$1,055,000
-23.1% annual growth
$285,120
4,536
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $620/wk against a $1,055,000 price tag). Units yield 9.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.06%
Based on $1,055,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.76%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-23.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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 -23.1%/yr
2021
$3.9M
5-year change
-73%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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.
64
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mile End.
Local schools for Mile End
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Government School Catchment
Torrensville Primary School
Thebarton Senior College
Cowandilla 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 Mile End.
- What is the median house price in Mile End?
- The median house price in Mile End, SA 5031 is $1,055,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is -23.1%.
- What is the Mile End postcode?
- Mile End is in the 5031 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Mile End?
- Mile End is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5031. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Mile End?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $535.
- What schools are in Mile End?
- There are 20 schools serving Mile End on this page, including Torrensville Primary School, St George College, Thebarton Senior College.
- How walkable is Mile End?
- Mile End has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mile End?
- Mile End is close to Torrensville Plaza, Hilton Plaza, Cowandilla, Torrensville, Hilton.
- What is the population of Mile End?
- The population of Mile End is approximately 4,536 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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