Mitchell at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Mitchell.
The postcode for Mitchell is 2911 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Mitchell (2911) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT.
Mitchell has roughly 7 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mitchell scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mitchell's population at 7, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
167
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mitchell.
Local schools for Mitchell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Shirley Smith High School
Franklin School
Harrison School
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Frequently asked
About Mitchell.
- What is the Mitchell postcode?
- Mitchell is in the 2911 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Mitchell?
- Mitchell is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2911. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Mitchell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Mitchell?
- There are 20 schools serving Mitchell on this page, including Shirley Smith High School, Franklin School, Harrison School.
- How walkable is Mitchell?
- Mitchell has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mitchell?
- Mitchell is close to Kenny, Franklin, Harrison, Watson, Gungahlin.
- What is the population of Mitchell?
- The population of Mitchell is approximately 7 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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