Overall score
Mitchell
36.6/100
Windradyne
51.3/100
Mitchell vs Windradyne, NSW suburb comparison
Mitchell for families and schools; Windradyne for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MitchellWindradyne
Crime rate
Mitchell
94.4 / 1k
Windradyne
94.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mitchell
87
Windradyne
59
Population
Mitchell
1,179
Windradyne
3,309
Metric leadMitchell 4Windradyne 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWindradyne
- Best for familiesMitchell
- Best for investmentWindradyne
- Best for best valueWindradyne
- 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 | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 84.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 94.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 74 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 59 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 13 |
| Population | 1,179 | 3,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Mitchell is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Windradyne is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Mitchell is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Windradyne answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Mitchell generally means more approachable housing costs, while Windradyne leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Windradyne, while Mitchell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.