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Mitchells Flat vs Roughit

The verdict

Roughit is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.38M in Mitchells Flat. Roughit rates higher for education (27 vs 22). Mitchells Flat is closer to the coast (59.7 km vs 62.2 km).

Scores

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Mitchells FlatRoughit
Overall2022
Transport1618
Education2227
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Population242111
Median age4347
Median household income (wk)$2,905$1,624
Bachelor degree or higher6.7%12.5%
Born in Australia80.6%85.6%
Avg household size32.8

Growth: Mitchells Flat Stable · Roughit Stable

Property

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Median house price$1.38M$1.25M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$645$645
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k4130
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,6534,505

Total incidents over time

Schools

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Mitchells Flat · Roughit

Transport

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Transport score1618
Train stations00
Bus stops63
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)12.4 km7.7 km

Liveability

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)59.7 km62.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)146.8 km144.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.4 km5.8 km

Population & growth

Mitchells FlatRoughit
Population (2021)242111
Estimated 2025250114
Projected 2041258118
Annual growth rate0.82%0.67%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Mitchells Flat or Roughit?

Roughit is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.38M.

Which has better public transport, Mitchells Flat or Roughit?

Roughit has the higher transport score (Mitchells Flat 16/100 vs Roughit 18/100).

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Data sources

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