Mitchelton vs Keperra
Keperra (median $900,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Mitchelton ($1,100,000).
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Mitchelton and Keperra side by side
| Measure | Mitchelton | Keperra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $552,000 | $700,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 54 |
| Transit score | 40 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,244 | 7,014 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1047 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Keperra scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keperra (1088) sits above Mitchelton (1084).
- For buyers
- Keperra is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Keperra offers the higher gross rental yield (3.93% vs 3.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Keperra edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1084).
Mitchelton vs Keperra: common questions
Is Mitchelton or Keperra cheaper to buy in?
Keperra has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 18% below Mitchelton ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mitchelton or Keperra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keperra scores 1088 vs 1084 in Mitchelton. 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, Mitchelton or Keperra?
Keperra scores 54/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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, Mitchelton or Keperra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.93% in Keperra vs 3.21% in Mitchelton. 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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