Overall score
Mitchell
36.6/100
Perthville
40.2/100
Mitchell vs Perthville, NSW suburb comparison
Mitchell for families and schools; Perthville for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MitchellPerthville
Crime rate
Mitchell
94.4 / 1k
Perthville
95.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mitchell
87
Perthville
14
Population
Mitchell
1,179
Perthville
567
Metric leadMitchell 5Perthville 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPerthville
- Best for familiesMitchell
- Best for investmentPerthville
- Best for best valuePerthville
- Best for best schoolsMitchell
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 | Mitchell | Perthville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 80.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 95.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 1,179 | 567 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mitchell is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Perthville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Mitchell pulls ahead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Perthville is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Mitchell sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Perthville.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Perthville, while Mitchell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.