Mitchells Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
462
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Mitchells Island.
The postcode for Mitchells Island is 2430 (NSW).
Mitchells Island (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Mitchells Island has roughly 462 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mitchells Island scores 0/100 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 5 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mitchells Island's population at 462, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
462
Median age
55
Family households
78%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
462
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mitchells Island.
Local schools for Mitchells Island
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Government School Catchment
Mitchells Island Public School
Harrington Public School
Coopernook Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mitchells Island.
- What is the Mitchells Island postcode?
- Mitchells Island is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Mitchells Island?
- Mitchells Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mitchells Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Mitchells Island?
- There are 6 schools serving Mitchells Island on this page, including Mitchells Island Public School, Harrington Public School, Coopernook Public School.
- How walkable is Mitchells Island?
- Mitchells Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mitchells Island?
- Mitchells Island is close to Croki, Harrington, Manning Point, Oxley Island, Jones Island.
- What is the population of Mitchells Island?
- The population of Mitchells Island is approximately 462 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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