Mitchell Park vs Tonsley
The verdict
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $979K in Mitchell Park. Mitchell Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 88). Tonsley rates higher for education (78 vs 73). Mitchell Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, Mitchell Park rates higher (23 vs 6/100 in Tonsley).
Scores
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 80 |
| Transport | 93 | 88 |
| Education | 73 | 78 |
| Liveability | 75 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,754 | 743 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,160 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.0% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 54.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Mitchell Park Moderate Growth · Tonsley Moderate Growth
Property
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | $805K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 23.4% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 6 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 695 | 673 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 313 | 673 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,421 | 14,132 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mitchell Park · Tonsley
Transport
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 340 m |
Liveability
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 13 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mitchell Park | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,754 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,262 | 809 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,100 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.14% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mitchell Park or Tonsley?
Mitchell Park has the higher residential safety score (Mitchell Park 23/100 vs Tonsley 6/100).
Which is more affordable, Mitchell Park or Tonsley?
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $979K.
Which has better public transport, Mitchell Park or Tonsley?
Mitchell Park has the higher transport score (Mitchell Park 93/100 vs Tonsley 88/100).
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