Mile End (SA)

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Evaluating demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts following the Census, the suburb of Mile End is estimated to have a population of approximately 4,792 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 256 people (5.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,536 people. The upward trend is calculated from the resident population of 4,776, estimated by Districts by analyzing the ABS's recent ERP release in June 2025, combined with 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,677 persons per square kilometer, which is in the upper quartile of the Australian locations analyzed by Districts. With a 5.6% expansion rate since the census, the suburb of Mile End sits 1.9 percentage points behind the state average of 7.5%, showing strong growth characteristics. The main factor driving local expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 89.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The local labor force is highly qualified, with a prominent share of workers in professional sectors, a low jobless rate of 2.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 6.3% over the prior year, according to aggregated regional statistics from Districts. The employed resident count reached 3,034 by March 2026, keeping the local unemployment rate 1.0% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. Additionally, labor participation is exceptionally strong at 74.1%, compared to 66.6% across the broader metro region. Census figures show that only a small proportion of the workforce, at 10.4%, operated from home, though this data is subject to the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Based on aggregated postcode-level records from the ATO for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Mile End recorded a median income of $55,625 and an average income of $66,354. These amounts are slightly below national averages, whereas Greater Adelaide figures stood at $54,808 and $66,852. Accounting for a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are approximately $61,282 for the median and $73,102 for the average. Census data from 2021 indicates local household, family, and individual earnings align with the 50th percentile across Australia. The most common bracket contains 31.2% of residents (1,495 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the 31.8% rate seen in the surrounding region. Housing expenses require of local earnings, but disposable income remains at the th percentile and the SEIFA index for income ranks the suburb in the th decile.

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The last Census indicates that residential stock in Mile End consists of 60.9% detached houses and 39.2% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached options, whereas Greater Adelaide features 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Ownership rates are lower than regional averages, with 27.8% of properties owned outright, 26.3% mortgaged, and 45.9% occupied by renters. Typical home loan repayments sit at $1,800 monthly, which is notably higher than the Adelaide metropolitan median of $1,562, while median weekly rent is $345, compared to the regional median of $320. On a national level, home loan costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the country-wide median of $375.

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Families constitute 58.6% of local households, divided between couples with children at 22.1%, couples without children at 23.3%, and single-parent households at 11.3%. The remaining 41.4% are non-family arrangements, including single-person households at 29.7% and group households at 11.6%. The typical home size is 2.3 individuals, which is slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Residents in Mile End display high educational achievements, with 41.2% of those aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This strong qualification profile prepares the suburb well for professional and academic roles. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Trade and vocational certifications represent 23.8% of qualifications for residents aged 15+ and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificate courses at 14.9%.

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The public transit network includes 14 active bus stops within the local area, serviced by 26 different routes that facilitate 2,023 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 223 meters from the nearest transit stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of workers commute outside the area, with driving remaining the primary option at 72%, bus travel at 13%, and walking at 5%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 cars, which is below metropolitan averages. A modest 10.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related adjustments.

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Health indicators in the area present notable challenges, with Districts evaluations of mortality and chronic diseases showing that health issues affect both younger and older age brackets, while private health insurance rates are slightly above average SA2 benchmarks at approximately 53% of the population (~2,550 residents).

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The suburb displays a high level of multicultural diversity compared to other areas, with 29.9% of residents born outside Australia and 29.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, followed by 40.9% of residents. The most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, representing 3.6% of the community compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 2.8%.

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The median age of 35 indicates that the local population is younger than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 bracket is highly represented at 23.3%, which is much higher than the national average of 14.6%, whereas the 5 - 14 age group is less common at 7.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 grew from 21.6% to 23.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 11.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate shifts in the age profile, led by a 10% increase in the 25 to age group, adding people to grow from to while the to group is expected to increase by , adding people.

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Mile End currently has an estimated 230 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 138 children aged 0-2 and 92 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 247 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 299. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.