Lower Mitcham, SA: suburb profile
The population of Lower Mitcham SA is 2,187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Mitcham is $985 per week ($51,220 per year). Median rent in Lower Mitcham is $346 per week ($1,499 per month). Lower Mitcham has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Mitcham has a population density of 2,488 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lower Mitcham is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Mitcham is $2,000.
There were 13 recorded offences in Lower Mitcham in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Lower Mitcham Map
Lower Mitcham Population
2,187 residents at the 2021 Census.
Lower Mitcham Median Income & Rent
Lower Mitcham Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lower Mitcham Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Lower Mitcham Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Lower Mitcham, 55.1% are owned outright and 44.9% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- China
- India
- Iran
- Canada
- Germany
- Hong Kong
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Lower Mitcham Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Lower Mitcham Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Greek
- Italian
- Arabic
- French
- Gujarati
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lower Mitcham Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Lower Mitcham Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lower Mitcham Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lower Mitcham Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Lower Mitcham Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lower Mitcham Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Lower Mitcham Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Lower Mitcham Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Lower Mitcham School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lower Mitcham Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lower Mitcham Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Lower Mitcham Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lower Mitcham How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lower Mitcham Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lower Mitcham Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lower Mitcham Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Lower Mitcham Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Lower Mitcham Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lower Mitcham Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Lower Mitcham Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Lower Mitcham Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Lower Mitcham Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lower Mitcham Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Lower Mitcham When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Lower Mitcham Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lower Mitcham Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Lower Mitcham Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lower Mitcham Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Lower Mitcham Crime Statistics
13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Lower Mitcham Schools
Showing 15 of 25 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Lower Mitcham, with a mapLower Mitcham Rent Prices & Affordability
17% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Lower Mitcham against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Lower Mitcham vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Lower Mitcham is $985 a week, 30% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 68th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $346 a week, $46 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Lower Mitcham | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $985/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,045/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $346/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,000/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 45 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 16.9% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Lower Mitcham
The closest suburb to Lower Mitcham is Torrens Park, 0.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Mitcham
What is the population of Lower Mitcham SA?
The population of Lower Mitcham SA is 2,187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,488 people per km².Lower Mitcham is ranked #2,901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lower Mitcham?
The median personal income in Lower Mitcham SA is $985 per week, or $51,220 per year.The median household income is $2,045 per week.Family income is $2,690 per week.Lower Mitcham is ranked #1,309 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lower Mitcham?
Median rent in Lower Mitcham SA is $346 per week ($1,499 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lower Mitcham ranks #3,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lower Mitcham?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Mitcham SA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lower Mitcham?
The median age in Lower Mitcham SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lower Mitcham a good suburb to live in?
Lower Mitcham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,187.The median income is $985/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40788. All dollar figures in AUD.