Overall score
Mitchelton
62.4/100
Upper Kedron
57.4/100
Mitchelton vs Upper Kedron, QLD Suburb Comparison
Mitchelton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MitcheltonUpper Kedron
Crime rate
Mitchelton
60.6 / 1k
Upper Kedron
16.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mitchelton
393
Upper Kedron
88
Population
Mitchelton
9,244
Upper Kedron
5,800
Metric leadMitchelton 9Upper Kedron 21 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 investmentMitchelton
- Best for best schoolsMitchelton
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 | Mitchelton | Upper Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.6/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.6 / 1k | 16.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 13 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 393 | 88 |
| Green cover | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| Population | 9,244 | 5,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mitchelton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Upper Kedron is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Mitchelton sits closer to the city centre, whereas Upper Kedron is in a middle-ring position.
Mitchelton pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Upper Kedron is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Mitchelton suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Upper Kedron is the stronger match for retirees.
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.