Mitchell vs Harrison
Mitchell scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchell (1102) sits above Harrison (1088).
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Mitchell and Harrison side by side
| Measure | Mitchell | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | – | $520,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $391/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 24 |
| Transit score | 70 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7 | 8,244 |
| Median age | 44 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 612 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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 1088).
Mitchell vs Harrison: common questions
Does Mitchell or Harrison have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchell scores 1102 vs 1088 in Harrison. 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, Mitchell or Harrison?
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.
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