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Mittagong

NSW 2575 · Wingecarribee

6,090 (2021) → 6,366 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Wingecarribee local government area (est. 53,982 residents)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,090
Population
$1.11M
Median house (2025)
91
Safety score
83
Transport score

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 91/100.

93.0 km
To Sydney CBD
36.1 km
To coast
$695/wk
Median rent (house)
4.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,090
Population
49
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Wingecarribee LGA population (est. 2025)53,982
Median household income (weekly)$1,425
vs NSW median-23.0%
Bachelor degree or higher43.2%
Born in Australia73.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,063 / 176 / 187

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

$1.11M-6.3%
Median house (2025)
$715K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

91
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling148/100k
5
Steal from dwelling82/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft49/100k
16
Domestic assault263/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
35
Non-domestic assault575/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 384 (all categories, latest year)6,305 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

70

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

15
Within 10km4 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Gib Gate SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1145
  • Frensham SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1135
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1034
  • Mittagong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Highlands SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 841
  • Tangara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 948
  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.5kmICSEA 1101
  • Southern Highlands Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1059
  • Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1045
  • Glenquarry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1041
  • Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1080
  • Bowral High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 973
  • Colo Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 969
  • Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 8.9kmICSEA 1084
  • Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 1141

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency184.5/hr
Nearest train stationMittagong (4.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
1919 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
77 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
44 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
4242 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBowral and District Hospital (6.5 km)
Nearest vet3.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (67.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
42
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

8
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

8

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

52

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
17
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.66

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

68

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

4
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.15

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.11%
Projected population 20418,071
Projected households 20413,295

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wingecarribee

Renwick$1.50M46transportBalaclavaData not available35transportBraemar$1.02M35transportWillow Vale (Wingecarribee)$1.03M35transportAylmertonData not available0transportWelby$1.40M46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mittagong

Is Mittagong safe?

Mittagong has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 6,305 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 $715K. Median weekly house rent is $695.

How far is Mittagong from Sydney CBD?

Mittagong is about 93.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Mittagong?

Mittagong has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.