Mitcham
VIC 3132 · Whitehorse
16,795 (2021) → 17,356 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mitcham is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3132, about 21km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 21km inland. Mitcham has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3132 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.88%), India (3.51%), England (2.32%), Malaysia (2.25%), Hong Kong (1.33%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.5%), Cantonese (4.47%), Vietnamese (1.13%), Italian (1.1%), Persian ED (1.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1092 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rangeview Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- Antonio Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- St John's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
- Mullauna Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1133
- Vermont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1161
- St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1139
- Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1104
- Nunawading Christian College - PrimaryPrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1101
- Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1067
- Heatherwood SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 991
- Heatherwood School-State Vision Resource CentreSecondary · Government · 2.7km
- Vermont Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1122
- St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Jubilee ParkSecondary · Independent · 2.9km
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 981
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mitcham
Is Mitcham safe?
Mitcham has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,811 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mitcham?
In Mitcham, the .
How far is Mitcham from Melbourne CBD?
Mitcham is about 20.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mitcham?
Mitcham has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1114 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mitcham?
Mitcham has a transport score of 98/100 and 92 bus stops.