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Mitchell QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mitchell, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mitchell QLD is 995 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mitchell is $609 per week ($31,668 per year). Median rent in Mitchell is $170 per week ($737 per month). Mitchell has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mitchell has a population density of 1.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mitchell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchell is $997.
There were 89 recorded offences in Mitchell in 2025-26, a rate of 89 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (19 offences).
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Mitchell Population
Mitchell Median Income & Rent
Mitchell Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
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 — 89 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mitchell
What is the population of Mitchell QLD?
The population of Mitchell QLD is 995 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Mitchell is ranked #3,990 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mitchell?
The median personal income in Mitchell QLD is $609 per week, or $31,668 per year.The median household income is $955 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.Mitchell is ranked #6,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mitchell?
Median rent in Mitchell QLD is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mitchell ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mitchell?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchell QLD is $997. 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 QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mitchell a good suburb to live in?
Mitchell is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 995.The median income is $609/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 31865. All dollar figures in AUD.