Melrose Park
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Melrose Park is a peaceful, family-oriented suburb just south of central Adelaide, offering quiet streets, local parks, and a warm community ambience. Its compact size provides quick access to amenities, while still preserving a relaxed atmosphere away from city bustle. This suburb is well-suited for families, professionals, and visitors seeking a taste of local life in South Australia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
2,319
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,657
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
78 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
32
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
345.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.