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Mitchells Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mitchells Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mitchells Flat NSW is 242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mitchells Flat is $888 per week ($46,176 per year). Median rent in Mitchells Flat is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Mitchells Flat has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Mitchells Flat has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mitchells Flat is England. The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchells Flat is $2,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mitchells Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Mitchells Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mitchells Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$888/wk

$46,176 per year

#2269 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mitchells Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (120) Female 51.2% (126)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

242 people · 34.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,968

Family income/wk

Mitchells Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mitchells Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.2% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.8% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mitchells Flat Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mitchells Flat Religion

Anglican

26.9%

No Religion

24.8%

Catholic

22.3%

Not stated

18.1%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mitchells Flat Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mitchells Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

44.3% 70 people

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Employed part-time

29.1% 46 people

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Not in labour force

26.6% 42 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mitchells Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mitchells Flat Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.8%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Managers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Professionals

5.6%

Labourers

4.4%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mitchells Flat Field of Study

Engineering

36.7%

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Education

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Health

5.1%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mitchells Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mitchells Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mitchells Flat Marital Status

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Married

63.9% 129

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Separated

2.0% 4

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Divorced

3.5% 7

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Widowed

1.5% 3

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Never married

29.2% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mitchells Flat Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

30.0%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

5.7%

German

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Maori

3.0%

Other

2.0%

Italian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mitchells Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

29.3%

Secondary — Government

24.4%

Primary — Government

14.6%

Pre-school

9.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Secondary — Catholic

7.3%

Vocational Education

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mitchells Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 20

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No need for assistance

95.1% 386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mitchells Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 36

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mitchells Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mitchells Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mitchells Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.3%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

27.4%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mitchells Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

34.2%

4 bedrooms

43.8%

5 bedrooms

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mitchells Flat Population Mobility

4.9%

moved in the last year

23.2%

moved in the last 5 years

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mitchells Flat Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

381

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mitchells Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mitchells Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mitchells Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

29.6%

Couple — no children

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mitchells Flat Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

2.2% 4

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Previously served

3.9% 7

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Never served

93.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mitchells Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 23

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Did not provide

86.9% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mitchells Flat Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

2 children

54.8%

3 children

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mitchells Flat When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mitchells Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.1%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mitchells Flat Household Size

1 person

10.4%

2 persons

33.8%

3 persons

20.8%

4 persons

23.4%

5 persons

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mitchells Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

193

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mitchells Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mitchells Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Mitchells Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,905/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mitchells Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $12,588/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $2,545/wk

Rent share 12.4%

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Mitchells Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 121 Income: $416/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $752/wk Rent: $400/wk

Kentucky South

Pop: 121 Income: $644/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW)

Pop: 121 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk

Mongarlowe

Pop: 121 Income: $687/wk Rent: $240/wk

Aberfoyle

Pop: 121 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mitchells Flat

What is the population of Mitchells Flat NSW?

The population of Mitchells Flat NSW is 242 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Mitchells Flat is ranked #6,492 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mitchells Flat?

The median personal income in Mitchells Flat NSW is $888 per week, or $46,176 per year.The median household income is $2,905 per week.Family income is $2,968 per week.Mitchells Flat is ranked #2,269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mitchells Flat?

Median rent in Mitchells Flat NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mitchells Flat ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mitchells Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mitchells Flat NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mitchells Flat?

The median age in Mitchells Flat NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mitchells Flat a good suburb to live in?

Mitchells Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 242.The median income is $888/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12662. All dollar figures in AUD.