Bedford Park vs Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchell Park (1059) sits above Bedford Park (1056).
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Bedford Park and Mitchell Park side by side
| Measure | Bedford Park | Mitchell Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $970,000 |
| Median unit | – | $255,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $687/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1059 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,882 | 5,754 |
| Median age | 28 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mitchell Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1056).
Bedford Park vs Mitchell Park: common questions
Does Bedford Park or Mitchell Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchell Park scores 1059 vs 1056 in Bedford Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bedford Park or Mitchell Park?
Mitchell Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 34/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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