Big Ridge vs Mitchells Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchells Flat (952) sits above Big Ridge (939). Mitchells Flat skews owner-occupied (89%), Big Ridge runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Big Ridge and Mitchells Flat side by side
| Measure | Big Ridge | Mitchells Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 242 |
| Median age | 59 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.4°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
- Mitchells Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 939). Big Ridge also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 92%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Big Ridge vs Mitchells Flat: common questions
Does Big Ridge or Mitchells Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchells Flat scores 952 vs 939 in Big Ridge. 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.
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