Mitcham vs Nunawading
The verdict
Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.22M in Nunawading. Nunawading is closer to the coast (18.7 km vs 20.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nunawading rates higher (78 vs 69/100 in Mitcham).
Scores
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,795 | 12,413 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,030 | $1,938 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.8% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 64.2% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mitcham Moderate Growth · Nunawading Moderate Growth
Property
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $795K | $743K |
| House price YoY | -12.8% | 9.7% |
| 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
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 339 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 572 | 532 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 179 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,811 | 5,349 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mitcham · Nunawading
Transport
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 390 m |
Liveability
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 16 |
| Parks | 34 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.6 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.7 km | 18.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mitcham | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,795 | 12,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,356 | 13,136 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,740 | 16,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mitcham or Nunawading?
Nunawading has the higher residential safety score (Mitcham 69/100 vs Nunawading 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Mitcham or Nunawading?
Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Mitcham or Nunawading?
Mitcham has a higher average school ICSEA (Mitcham 1109 vs Nunawading 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mitcham or Nunawading?
Mitcham and Nunawading have similar transport scores.
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