Kaleen vs Mitchell

Mitchell scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchell (1102) sits above Kaleen (1096).

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Kaleen and Mitchell side by side

MeasureKaleenMitchell
Price and market
Median house$1,003,250–
Median unit$670,000–
Renting
House rent$440/wk$460/wk
Unit rent$460/wk$391/wk
Owner occupied73.0%–
Renter occupied25.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10961102
Lifestyle and people
Walk score24100
Transit score10070
Bike score100100
Population7,6727
Median age3944
Climate
Annual rainfall646 mm612 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C29.2°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1096).

Kaleen vs Mitchell: common questions

Does Kaleen or Mitchell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchell scores 1102 vs 1096 in Kaleen. 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, Kaleen or Mitchell?

Mitchell scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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.