Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mitcham North vs Park Orchards.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mitcham North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitcham North (1117) sits above Park Orchards (1104).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 North edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1104).

Common questionsMitcham North vs Park Orchards

Common questions

Does Mitcham North or Park Orchards have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitcham North scores 1117 vs 1104 in Park Orchards. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mitcham North
Metric
Park Orchards

Price & Market

Median house
$2,039,500
Median unit
$475,200
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
95.0%
Renter occupied
3.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
Population
3,835
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1117
Avg ICSEA
1104

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).