Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mitchells Flat vs Scotts Flat.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mitchells Flat edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mitchells Flat (952) sits above Scotts Flat (939). Mitchells Flat skews owner-occupied (89%), Scotts Flat runs more rental-dense (29% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mitchells Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 939). Mitchells Flat also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMitchells Flat vs Scotts Flat

Common questions

Does Mitchells Flat or Scotts Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mitchells Flat scores 952 vs 939 in Scotts Flat. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mitchells Flat
Metric
Scotts Flat

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$233/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
29.0%
4.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
242
Population
43
43
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
7
952
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).