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Mitcham vs Vermont.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,235,000 and $1,395,500. Mitcham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Mitcham (median $1,235,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Vermont ($1,395,500).

Mitcham scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitcham (1105) sits above Vermont (1101).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Mitcham is the lower entry point at $1,235,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Mitcham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.63% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Mitcham edges out on average school ICSEA (1105 vs 1101).

Common questionsMitcham vs Vermont

Common questions

Is Mitcham or Vermont cheaper to buy in?

Mitcham has the lower median house price at $1,235,000, roughly 12% below Vermont ($1,395,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Mitcham or Vermont have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitcham scores 1105 vs 1101 in Vermont. 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, Mitcham or Vermont?

Mitcham scores 74/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mitcham or Vermont?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.63% in Mitcham vs 2.35% in Vermont. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Mitcham
Metric
Vermont

Price & Market

$1,235,000
Median house
$1,395,500
$785,000
Median unit
$1,005,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$625/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$630/wk
$520/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$578/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

74
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
16,795
Population
10,993
39
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1105
Avg ICSEA
1101

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).