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Property Investment in Mitcham, SA

29 suburbs in Mitcham council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~71,267 · 26,682 dwellings · 76 km²

Mitcham Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Mitcham scores 97/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Mitcham97

Highest R-Score out of 29 suburbs in Mitcham

Mitcham council average65

Across 28 scored suburbs in Mitcham

Suburb medians in Mitcham range from $1,010,000 to $9,325,000.

3-year population movement: +4.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~190 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $516M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (33%), Education and Training (18%), Retail Trade (9%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (6%).

Typical suburb median price$1,475,000

Across 29 suburbs in Mitcham (Sept 2026) · ~51 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.8%

Median asking rent ~$788/wk · Vacancy 1.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Mitcham97/100

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Every suburb in the Mitcham council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Mitcham

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Mitcham (South Australia).

Is Mitcham (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Mitcham (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 29 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across Mitcham, the typical suburb median price is $1,475,000, median weekly rent is $788/wk, gross rental yield is 2.8%, and vacancy sits at 1.1%.

Which suburbs in Mitcham have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Mitcham (SA) are Hawthorndene (97/100, median $1,010,000), Lynton (81/100, median $1,240,000), Springfield (79/100, median $9,325,000), Colonel Light Gardens (74/100, median $1,605,000), Torrens Park (73/100, median $2,190,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Mitcham?

Across Mitcham (SA), the median suburb property price is $1,475,000, median asking rent is $788/wk, and median gross yield is 2.8%, with homes averaging 51 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Mitcham include Hawthorndene (5.1%), Lynton (4.2%), Eden Hills (3.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Mitcham council area?

Mitcham is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 71,267, approximately 26,682 dwellings, covering 76 sq km.

What are the best streets in Mitcham (SA)?

Every street across all 29 suburbs in Mitcham is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.