Maranoa Regional Council
Mitchell
Mitchell at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,263
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Mitchell.
Mitchell (4465) sits in the Maranoa region of Queensland.
Mitchell has roughly 1,263 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mitchell scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mitchell's population at 1,263, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,263
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,263
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Maranoa Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
894
total offences in 2026 across the Maranoa Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mitchell.
Local schools for Mitchell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mitchell State School
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mitchell.
- What is the Mitchell postcode?
- Mitchell is in the 4465 postcode, in QLD, in the Maranoa Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mitchell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Mitchell?
- There are 2 schools serving Mitchell on this page, including Mitchell State School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Mitchell?
- Mitchell has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Mitchell?
- Mitchell is close to Womalilla, Amby, Eurella, Walhallow, Mungallala South.
- What is the population of Mitchell?
- Mitchell has approximately 1,263 residents. 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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