Overall score
Mitchell Park
54.6/100
Park Holme
52.8/100
Park Holme for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mitchell Park
54.6/100
Park Holme
52.8/100
Crime rate
Mitchell Park
70.1 / 1k
Park Holme
76.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mitchell Park
113
Park Holme
52
Population
Mitchell Park
5,754
Park Holme
3,199
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mitchell Park | Park Holme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 76.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 8 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 25 |
| Population | 5,754 | 3,199 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Mitchell Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Park Holme is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Mitchell Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Park Holme is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Mitchell Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Park Holme.
Choose Mitchell Park if you are weighing investors; lean toward Park Holme for retirees and families.