Mitchell Park vs St Marys
Mitchell Park (median $970,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than St Marys ($1,056,250). Over the past year, Mitchell Park (+12.8%) ran 4.2 percentage points ahead of St Marys (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Mitchell Park | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $970,000 | $1,056,250 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.8% | +8.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $687/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1059 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,754 | 3,010 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.5°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
Mitchell Park scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Marys (1073) sits above Mitchell Park (1059). St Marys skews owner-occupied (62%), Mitchell Park runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Mitchell Park is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mitchell Park carries both higher gross yield (3.68% vs 3.08%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- St Marys edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1059).
Mitchell Park vs St Marys: common questions
Is Mitchell Park or St Marys cheaper to buy in?
Mitchell Park has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 8% below St Marys ($1,056,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mitchell Park or St Marys?
Over the past 12 months, Mitchell Park grew +12.8% vs +8.6% in St Marys, a gap of 4.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mitchell Park or St Marys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Marys scores 1073 vs 1059 in Mitchell 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.
Which is more walkable, Mitchell Park or St Marys?
Mitchell Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Mitchell Park or St Marys?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.68% in Mitchell Park vs 3.08% in St Marys. 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.
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