Overall score
Alderley
63.9/100
Mitchelton
62.4/100
Alderley vs Mitchelton, QLD Suburb Comparison
Alderley for schools; Mitchelton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlderleyMitchelton
Crime rate
Alderley
56.8 / 1k
Mitchelton
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alderley
399
Mitchelton
393
Population
Alderley
6,748
Mitchelton
9,244
Metric leadAlderley 5Mitchelton 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMitchelton
- Best for familiesMitchelton
- Best for investmentMitchelton
- Best for best valueMitchelton
- Best for best schoolsAlderley
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alderley | Mitchelton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 59 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 399 | 393 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Population | 6,748 | 9,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Alderley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Mitchelton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Alderley pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mitchelton is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Alderley suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mitchelton is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.