Nunawading vs Mitcham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,180,000 and $1,235,000. Nunawading edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Nunawading (median $1,180,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Mitcham ($1,235,000).
Mitcham scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nunawading (1116) sits above Mitcham (1105).
For buyers
Nunawading is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Nunawading offers the higher gross rental yield (2.75% vs 2.63%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Nunawading edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1105).
Common questions
Is Nunawading or Mitcham cheaper to buy in?
Nunawading has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 4% below Mitcham ($1,235,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nunawading or Mitcham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nunawading scores 1116 vs 1105 in Mitcham. 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, Nunawading or Mitcham?
Mitcham scores 74/100 on walkability vs 60/100. 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, Nunawading or Mitcham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.75% in Nunawading vs 2.63% in Mitcham. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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