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Mitchell NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mitchell, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mitchell NSW is 1,179 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mitchell is $461 per week ($23,972 per year). Median rent in Mitchell is $215 per week ($932 per month). Mitchell has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mitchell has a population density of 330.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mitchell is India. The most common religion is Not stated (65% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchell is $1,235.
There were 11 recorded offences in Mitchell in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).
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Mitchell Population
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Mitchell Demographics
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Mitchell Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mitchell Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mitchell Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mitchell Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mitchell Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mitchell Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mitchell Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mitchell Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mitchell Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mitchell Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mitchell Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mitchell Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mitchell Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mitchell Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mitchell School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mitchell Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mitchell Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mitchell Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mitchell How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mitchell Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mitchell Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mitchell Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mitchell Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mitchell Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mitchell Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mitchell Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mitchell Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mitchell Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mitchell Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mitchell When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mitchell Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mitchell Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mitchell Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mitchell Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mitchell Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Mitchell Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mitchell
What is the population of Mitchell NSW?
The population of Mitchell NSW is 1,179 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 330.1 people per km².Mitchell is ranked #3,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mitchell?
The median personal income in Mitchell NSW is $461 per week, or $23,972 per year.The median household income is $779 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Mitchell is ranked #8,568 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mitchell?
Median rent in Mitchell NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mitchell ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mitchell?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchell NSW is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mitchell?
The median age in Mitchell NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mitchell a good suburb to live in?
Mitchell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,179.The median income is $461/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12661. All dollar figures in AUD.