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Melrose SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Melrose, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Melrose SA is 342 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Melrose is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Melrose is $180 per week ($780 per month). Melrose has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Melrose has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Melrose is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose is $1,230.

There were 2 recorded offences in Melrose in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Melrose Population

residents (Census 2021)

Melrose Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$743/wk

$38,636 per year

#4671 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,230/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Melrose Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (169) Female 50.7% (174)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

342 people · 328.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,843

Family income/wk

Melrose Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Melrose Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.5% 72 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.5% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Melrose Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

Germany

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Melrose Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Uniting Church

20.8%

Catholic

11.2%

Anglican

10.0%

Not stated

8.2%

Baptist

3.0%

Lutheran

2.4%

Buddhism

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Melrose Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Melrose Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 98 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 4 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 86 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Melrose Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Bachelor Degree

15.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Melrose Occupation

Managers

29.1%

Professionals

21.4%

Labourers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Melrose Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Health

17.0%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Education

12.8%

Agriculture & Environment

10.6%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Melrose Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Melrose Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Melrose Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 139

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Separated

3.7% 10

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Divorced

11.4% 31

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Widowed

6.6% 18

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Never married

26.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Melrose Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

31.1%

Scottish

15.7%

German

8.6%

Irish

5.3%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Melrose School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.9%

Secondary — Government

30.4%

Vocational Education

10.1%

Pre-school

5.8%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Melrose Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 29

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 616

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Melrose Volunteering

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Volunteer

44.7% 114

—

Not a volunteer

55.3% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Melrose Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.4%

$300-$449/mo

8.6%

$450-$599/mo

8.6%

$600-$799/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Melrose How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.4%

Walked only

13.0%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

3.8%

Other

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Melrose Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.7%

2 vehicles

50.4%

3 vehicles

16.5%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Melrose Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

16.5%

3 bedrooms

45.3%

4 bedrooms

28.1%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Melrose Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

25.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Melrose Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

623

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Melrose Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Melrose Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Melrose Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.4%

Couple — no children

36.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Melrose Military Service

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Previously served

5.7% 14

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Never served

94.3% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Melrose Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 34

—

Did not provide

86.2% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Melrose Children Ever Born

No children

15.5%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

34.0%

3 children

26.2%

4 children

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Melrose When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Melrose Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Melrose Household Size

1 person

25.2%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

9.6%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Melrose Where Residents Moved From

Same address

275

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Melrose Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Melrose Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Melrose Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

total students

Melrose Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 14 students

1014

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Melrose Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Melrose

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,236/wk

Rent share 12.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $15/wk

Melrose vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Moorook

Pop: 171 Income: $550/wk Rent: $143/wk

Minnipa

Pop: 174 Income: $715/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mount Barker Springs

Pop: 174 Income: $1,201/wk Rent: $200/wk

Pyap

Pop: 175 Income: $908/wk Rent: $275/wk

Anna Creek

Pop: 176 Income: $1,771/wk

Back Valley

Pop: 176 Income: $598/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melrose

What is the population of Melrose SA?

The population of Melrose SA is 342 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Melrose is ranked #5,745 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Melrose?

The median personal income in Melrose SA is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,843 per week.Melrose is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Melrose?

Median rent in Melrose SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Melrose ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Melrose?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Melrose SA is $1,230. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Melrose?

The median age in Melrose SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Melrose a good suburb to live in?

Melrose is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 342.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40856. All dollar figures in AUD.