Mitchelton, QLD 4053
Moreton Bay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4053
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Median house price
$1,100,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mitchelton itself.
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Mitchelton at a glance
- Median unit
- $552,000
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $650
- Population
- 9,244
- Median age 37
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Mitchelton
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Mitchelton, houses changed hands at $1,100,000 in 2024, above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mitchelton itself. Units come in around $552,000, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Mitchelton
Mitchelton (4053) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,100,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mitchelton has roughly 9,244 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Mitchelton scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,047 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 50/100
- Transit
- 40/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Mitchelton's population at 9,244, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 25%
- Owner occupied
- 60%
- Renter occupied
- 37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.21% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,100,000 price tag). Units yield 6.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.21%
- On the $1,100,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.12%
- On the $552,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
89,891 offences recorded in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,047 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Mitchelton
- What is the median house price in Mitchelton?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Mitchelton, QLD 4053 is $1,100,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Mitchelton itself. The median unit price is $552,000.
- How much is my house worth in Mitchelton?
- A useful starting point is the Mitchelton median house price of $1,100,000 (units $552,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mitchelton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mitchelton is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,100,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Mitchelton: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Mitchelton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Mitchelton postcode?
- Mitchelton is in the 4053 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Mitchelton?
- Mitchelton is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area, QLD 4053.
- What is the average rent in Mitchelton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Mitchelton?
- There are 20 schools serving Mitchelton on this page, including Mitchelton Special School, Mitchelton State School, Our Lady of Dolours School.
- How walkable is Mitchelton?
- Mitchelton has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mitchelton?
- Mitchelton is close to Oxford Park, Gaythorne, Grovely, Keperra, Arana Hills.
- What is the population of Mitchelton?
- The population of Mitchelton is approximately 9,244 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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