Mittagong
NSW 2575 · Wingecarribee
6,090 (2021) → 6,366 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wingecarribee local government area (est. 53,982 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mittagong is a high growth suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2575, about 93km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 36km inland. Mittagong has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2575 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.42%), Nepal (2.25%), India (1.95%), New Zealand (1.61%), Philippines (0.87%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.36%), Punjabi (0.69%), Italian (0.59%), Mandarin (0.53%), Tagalog (0.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Frensham Junior SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1157
- Frensham SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1137
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1035
- Mittagong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Highlands SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 860
- Tangara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 971
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.5kmICSEA 1103
- Southern Highlands Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1068
- Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1052
- Glenquarry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1045
- Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1090
- Bowral High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 956
- Colo Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 952
- Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 8.9kmICSEA 1081
- Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 1153
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mittagong
Is Mittagong safe?
Mittagong has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 5,616 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mittagong?
In Mittagong, the median house price is $1.11M and the median unit price is $684K. Median weekly house rent is $745.
How far is Mittagong from Sydney CBD?
Mittagong is about 93.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 161 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mittagong?
Mittagong has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mittagong?
Mittagong has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.