Mitchelton
Household income at the 84.5th percentile ($2,228/week) paired with an estimated $545,000 median produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.5%, making Mitchelton one of the most comfortably affordable suburbs relative to earnings in this analysis. Public Admin employment at 15.0% is the second-highest sector, reflecting Brisbane's government-worker commuter belt, while Professional/Tech at 14.0% adds a knowledge-economy layer. The suburb is 77.7% detached houses but with 19.0% apartments, higher than typical outer Brisbane, suggesting early-stage densification. University qualifications at 45.9%, 15.8 points above national, and IEO decile 9 confirm a well-educated population that could be described as Brisbane's professional middle class.
Population
9,244
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,228/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
60
Median House
$545K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $545,000 median is affordable for Brisbane's inner-north. Detached houses at 77.7% dominate, but apartments at 19.0% provide a secondary entry point. Three-bedroom homes (40.4%) lead, with four-plus bedrooms at 37.1% and two-bedrooms at 17.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, well below the stress threshold. With 24.6% owning outright and 37.3% mortgaged, the tenure mix is balanced. Public transport captures 11.6% of commutes, the highest in this QLD batch, reflecting the Mitchelton railway station on the Ferny Grove line. Walking/cycling at 5.2% adds an alternative.
For Buyers
The estimated $545,000 median is affordable for Brisbane's inner-north. Detached houses at 77.7% dominate, but apartments at 19.0% provide a secondary entry point. Three-bedroom homes (40.4%) lead, with four-plus bedrooms at 37.1% and two-bedrooms at 17.1%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, well below the stress threshold. With 24.6% owning outright and 37.3% mortgaged, the tenure mix is balanced. Public transport captures 11.6% of commutes, the highest in this QLD batch, reflecting the Mitchelton railway station on the Ferny Grove line. Walking/cycling at 5.2% adds an alternative.
For Investors
Renters at 38.0% provide a strong tenant pool above the national average. Weekly rent of $400 against a $545,000 estimated median produces a gross yield around 3.8%, solid for inner Brisbane. The vacancy rate of 6.0% is moderate. The 55 development applications in 12 months indicate active but manageable infill development. Population growth of 1.26% per year (123 persons) is healthy, with overseas migration (90 net/year) and internal migration (36 net/year) both contributing positively. The stable age trajectory (senior share up just 0.7 points) and affordability improvement (42.2% to 38.5%) suggest a suburb in demographic equilibrium.
Development Activity
Total DAs
157
Last 12 Months
60
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+87.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mitchelton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Our Lady of Dolours School
Prep-6 · 159 students
Mt Maria College
7-12 · 1167 students
Mitchelton State School
Prep-6 · 537 students
Mitchelton State High School
7-12 · 712 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 3,685, with Irish (1,575) and Scottish (1,204) forming a strong Celtic presence. German (584) is the fifth-largest group, above the national norm. Just 18.0% were born overseas, 3.6 points below the national average, making Mitchelton one of the least multicultural suburbs in this batch. University qualifications at 45.9% are 15.8 points above national, consistent with IEO decile 9. Mandarin (25), Italian (23), French (17), Japanese (17), and Malayalam (17) are top non-English languages, all in small numbers. Average household size of 2.6 is near the national 2.5, and couples with children (3,545) outnumber couples without (1,633).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
77.7%
Houses
3.2%
Townhouse
19.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits across 24.6% owned outright, 37.3% mortgaged, and 38.0% renting, with renters as the slight plurality. The 77.7% detached stock with 19.0% apartments suggests a suburb in transition from pure suburban to mixed-density. Three-bedroom homes (40.4%) dominate, with four-plus bedrooms at 37.1%. The estimated $545,000 median places Mitchelton below the Brisbane median for established suburbs, making it relatively accessible. Mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 18.0% are both comfortably below stress thresholds, the lowest combined stress readings in this batch.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,030
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
216
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.9%
Couples, no children
7,130
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.9% (613 workers), followed closely by Public Admin at 15.0% (543), Professional/Tech at 14.0% (508), Education at 13.4% (485), and Construction at 7.0% (252). The Public Admin concentration reflects Brisbane's government-employment corridor. Professionals (1,558) dominate occupations, with Managers (720) and Clerical/Admin (639) following. Full-time employment at 66.8% is above the national average, and unemployment at 4.6% is near national. Participation at 61.2% is solid. SEIFA IRSAD decile 8, IEO decile 9, and IRSD decile 8 confirm above-average socio-economic standing across all dimensions.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
5,446
Unemployed
223
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.8%
Part-time
28.6%
Participation
61.2%
Employed
4,308
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.9%
Postgraduate
11.9%
Born Overseas
18.0%
Dwellings
3,363
Transport to Work
Public transport captures 11.6% of commutes, the highest in this QLD batch, reflecting the Ferny Grove railway line. Car driving at 78.0% is below the Queensland average, and walking/cycling at 5.2% provides an alternative. Four schools serve the suburb. Our Lady of Dolours School (Catholic, ICSEA 1,133, 159 students) leads on ICSEA. Mt Maria College (Catholic, ICSEA 1,084, 1,167 students) is a large secondary. Mitchelton State School (Government, ICSEA 1,062, 537 students) and Mitchelton State High School (Government, ICSEA 990, 712 students) cover government options. Three of four schools sit above the national 1,000 benchmark. IRSAD decile 8 confirms above-average advantage.
Drive
78.0%
Public Transport
11.6%
Walk / Cycle
5.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.26%/yr
(+123 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 1.26% per year (123 persons), above the national average for established suburbs. The 10-year change of 16.4% reflects steady expansion. Both internal (36 net/year) and overseas (90 net/year) migration contribute positively, a balanced growth profile. The age structure is stable: senior share up 0.7 points, working-age up 0.6 points, young share down 0.8 points over the decade. The medium forecast projects 10,412 by 2031, up from 9,734 in 2025. Affordability improved from 42.2% in 2011 to 38.5% in 2021, driven by 11.3% real income growth. Gentrification is not occurring (score 7), as the suburb is already well-established.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+90
Net Internal / yr
+36
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +22% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mitchelton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitchelton a good suburb to live in?
Mitchelton is strong for professionals: 45.9% university-qualified, IRSAD decile 8, mortgage-to-income at 22.5%, and 11.6% public transport use (highest in this QLD batch via the Ferny Grove rail line). The $545,000 estimated median is accessible for inner Brisbane. Three of four schools exceed the ICSEA 1,000 benchmark. The 7.5% needing assistance is a contextual factor.
What is the median house price in Mitchelton?
The estimated median is $545,000 (derived from rent, 2025). Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,167 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, well below the stress threshold. Median weekly rent is $400. No PSI price history is available for trend analysis.
What schools are in Mitchelton?
Four schools serve the suburb. Our Lady of Dolours School (Catholic, ICSEA 1,133, 159 students) leads on ICSEA. Mt Maria College (Catholic, ICSEA 1,084, 1,167 students) is a large secondary option. Mitchelton State School (Government, ICSEA 1,062, 537 students) sits above the 1,000 benchmark. Mitchelton State High School (Government, ICSEA 990, 712 students) is slightly below.
Is Mitchelton safe?
Crime data is not available for Mitchelton in the current dataset. IRSD decile 8 indicates low disadvantage, which typically correlates with lower crime rates. The 73.8% residential stability rate is moderate. IRSAD decile 8 and the professional-dominated workforce (1,558 professionals) suggest an established, stable community.
Is Mitchelton good for property investment?
Gross yield is approximately 3.8% ($400/week on $545,000), solid for inner Brisbane. The 38.0% renter share provides strong tenant demand. The 6.0% vacancy rate is manageable, and 55 DAs in 12 months indicate moderate development. Population growth of 1.26% annually with balanced migration sources provides steady demand. Affordability improved from 42.2% to 38.5% over the decade.
How is Mitchelton's population changing?
Growth runs at 1.26% per year (123 persons), balanced between overseas (90 net/year) and internal (36 net/year) migration. The 16.4% ten-year change reflects steady expansion. The age structure is stable, with the senior share up only 0.7 points over the decade. Medium projection reaches 10,412 by 2031. Real income grew 11.3% over the decade.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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