Miners Rest vs Mitchell Park
The verdict
Mitchell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $464K versus $595K in Miners Rest. Miners Rest rates higher for liveability (35 vs 19). Mitchell Park is closer to the coast (82.9 km vs 84.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Miners Rest rates higher (65 vs 39/100 in Mitchell Park).
Scores
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 27 |
| Transport | 21 | 17 |
| Education | 52 | 48 |
| Liveability | 35 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,829 | 887 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,983 | $1,332 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | 25.6% |
| Born in Australia | 89.8% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Miners Rest High Growth · Mitchell Park High Growth
Property
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $595K | $464K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | 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
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 418 | 676 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 470 | 676 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 338 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,369 | 16,009 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Miners Rest · Mitchell Park
Transport
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Miners Rest | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 84.1 km | 82.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 109.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Miners Rest | Mitchell Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,829 | 887 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,888 | 901 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,251 | 1,216 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miners Rest or Mitchell Park?
Miners Rest has the higher residential safety score (Miners Rest 65/100 vs Mitchell Park 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Miners Rest or Mitchell Park?
Mitchell Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $464K versus $595K.
Which has better public transport, Miners Rest or Mitchell Park?
Miners Rest has the higher transport score (Miners Rest 21/100 vs Mitchell Park 17/100).
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