Mile End vs Thebarton
The verdict
Mile End is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.24M in Thebarton. Thebarton rates higher for transport (88 vs 83). Mile End has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 21 min). On the separate residential safety score, Thebarton rates higher (60 vs 28/100 in Mile End).
Scores
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 83 | 88 |
| Education | 82 | 79 |
| Liveability | 83 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,536 | 1,442 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $1,429 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Mile End Moderate Growth · Thebarton Moderate Growth
Property
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 507 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 485 | 277 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,590 | 10,749 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mile End · Thebarton
Transport
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 550 m |
Liveability
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 4 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.7 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 7.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mile End | Thebarton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,536 | 1,442 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,869 | 1,548 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,381 | 1,711 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mile End or Thebarton?
Thebarton has the higher residential safety score (Mile End 28/100 vs Thebarton 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Mile End or Thebarton?
Mile End is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.24M.
Which has better public transport, Mile End or Thebarton?
Thebarton has the higher transport score (Mile End 83/100 vs Thebarton 88/100).
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