Mitchell vs Orton Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchell (982) sits above Orton Park (981). Orton Park skews owner-occupied (89%), Mitchell runs more rental-dense (19% owner).
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Mitchell and Orton Park side by side
| Measure | Mitchell | Orton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 19.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 79.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 1,179 | 38 |
| Median age | 30 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 649 mm | 649 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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 (982 vs 981). Orton Park also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 28%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mitchell vs Orton Park: common questions
Does Mitchell or Orton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchell scores 982 vs 981 in Orton Park. 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.
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