Colonel Light Gardens vs Lower Mitcham
The verdict
Lower Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.74M in Colonel Light Gardens. Lower Mitcham rates higher for transport (88 vs 83). Lower Mitcham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Colonel Light Gardens rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Lower Mitcham).
Scores
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 81 |
| Transport | 83 | 88 |
| Education | 85 | 88 |
| Liveability | 72 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,311 | 2,187 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,491 | $2,045 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 62.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Colonel Light Gardens Stable · Lower Mitcham Stable
Property
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.74M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.3% | 2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 121 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 137 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,993 | 1,783 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Colonel Light Gardens · Lower Mitcham
Transport
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 490 m |
Liveability
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Colonel Light Gardens | Lower Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,311 | 2,187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,357 | 2,254 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,401 | 2,307 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colonel Light Gardens or Lower Mitcham?
Colonel Light Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Colonel Light Gardens 100/100 vs Lower Mitcham 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Colonel Light Gardens or Lower Mitcham?
Lower Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.74M.
Which has better public transport, Colonel Light Gardens or Lower Mitcham?
Lower Mitcham has the higher transport score (Colonel Light Gardens 83/100 vs Lower Mitcham 88/100).
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