Cardigan vs Mitchell Park
The verdict
Mitchell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $464K versus $1.07M in Cardigan. Cardigan rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Mitchell Park rates higher for transport (17 vs 9). On the separate residential safety score, Cardigan rates higher (57 vs 39/100 in Mitchell Park).
Scores
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 27 |
| Transport | 9 | 17 |
| Education | 55 | 48 |
| Liveability | 23 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,064 | 887 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,713 | $1,332 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 25.6% |
| Born in Australia | 88.6% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cardigan High Growth · Mitchell Park High Growth
Property
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $464K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.1% | 0.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 752 | 676 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 676 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 338 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,485 | 16,009 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardigan · Mitchell Park
Transport
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 82.6 km | 82.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.9 km | 109.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cardigan | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,064 | 887 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,316 | 901 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,459 | 1,216 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardigan or Mitchell Park?
Cardigan has the higher residential safety score (Cardigan 57/100 vs Mitchell Park 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardigan or Mitchell Park?
Mitchell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $464K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Cardigan or Mitchell Park?
Mitchell Park has the higher transport score (Cardigan 9/100 vs Mitchell Park 17/100).
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