Glenalta vs Mitcham
Glenalta scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitcham (1116) sits above Glenalta (1102). Glenalta skews owner-occupied (88%), Mitcham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Glenalta and Mitcham side by side
| Measure | Glenalta | Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,230,000 | – |
| Median unit | $316,800 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +19.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $665/wk | $1050/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,039 | 1,832 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 774 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
- Mitcham edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1102).
Glenalta vs Mitcham: common questions
Does Glenalta or Mitcham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitcham scores 1116 vs 1102 in Glenalta. 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, Glenalta or Mitcham?
Glenalta scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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