Pasadena
SA 5042 · Mitcham
3,073 (2021) → 3,277 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Pasadena is a stable suburb in Mitcham, SA 5042, about 8km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Pasadena has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.84%), India (3.03%), Greece (2.96%), China (2.34%), Germany (1.01%)
Top languages: Greek (5.79%), Mandarin (3.25%), Arabic (2.31%), German (1.17%), Cantonese (1.01%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Springbank Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1017
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1061
- St Therese SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1128
- Clapham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1094
- Colonel Light Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1112
- Eden Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1109
- Clovelly Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1021
- Sacred Heart College - Middle School CampusCombined · Catholic · 2.2km
- SEDA College SA - Mitchell Park CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Hamilton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 995
- Australian Science and Mathematics SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1093
- Bellevue Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1086
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pasadena
Is Pasadena safe?
Pasadena has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,923 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pasadena?
In Pasadena, the median house price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $640.
How far is Pasadena from Adelaide CBD?
Pasadena is about 8.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pasadena?
Pasadena has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1017 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pasadena?
Pasadena has a transport score of 78/100 and 16 bus stops.