Median house price
$690k
+4.5% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Mitchells Island, 2430
Est. population · Jun 2025
498
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.7%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,304/wk
Employment rate
43.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$690,000
Languages at home
5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid-Coast Council, Mitchells Island keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus parks and green space relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mitchells Island snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$510/wk
Houses $550 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
498
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#565
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
73rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
85th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
14th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 23.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6496th in Australia
- State rank
- 2071st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #565 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #996 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 263
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $690,000
- Median price change
- +4.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
498(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +10.7% over 5 years · 85th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +10.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +48
- Growth rank in NSW
- 85th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,304
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 188
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,244
- Employment rate
- 43.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 162 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 50
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 917
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 14th
School list
- Mitchells Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 917 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 37 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1407 Manning Point Rd
- Manning Point Rd At Beach Rd
- Manning Point Rd At Carramar Dr
- Manning Point Rd At Factory Rd
- Manning Point Rd Opp Rainforest Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 15/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Mitchell's Island Public SchoolSchool
1222 Manning Point Road, Mitchells Island
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Manning Base Hospital (15.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 417 mm · ~52 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 459 mm · ~57 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 273 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
29 planning-related records
2025· 8 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 Jobsons Lane MItchells IslandDetermined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 RAINFOREST DRIVE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
August 2025
- Farm buildings; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 RUPRECHTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 RUPRECHTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport47 JOBSONS LANE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
April 2025
- Farm buildings; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support24 RUPRECHTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool187 SANDRIDGE ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty171 PELICAN BAY ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty24 LESLIES LANE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool187 SANDRIDGE ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure261 BEAL AVENUE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Under Assessment
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 VOSS PLACE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 RUPRECHTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure58 Jobsons Lane MItchells IslandDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1332 MANNING POINT ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
September 2023
- Dual occupancy10 LOTEN LANE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development20 RUPRECHTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling261 BEAL AVENUE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1449 MANNING POINT ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
May 2023
- Port, wharf, boating facilities1453 MANNING POINT ROAD, Mitchell's Island NSW 243Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation108 SANDRIDGE ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Change of use2 VOSS PLACE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling1332 MANNING POINT ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Withdrawn
- Dwelling261 BEAL AVENUE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing5 SCOTTS ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling90 FACTORY ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
August 2021
- Hotel or motel accommodation108 SANDRIDGE ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
June 2021
- Subdivision of land67 PELICAN BAY ROAD MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
March 2021
- Subdivision of land24 LESLIES LANE MITCHELLS ISLAND 2430Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2020–2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.3 km away).
Coalition 60.8%Labor 39.2%
1.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mitchells IslandLabor 39.2% · Coalition 60.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- HarringtonLabor 34.1% · Coalition 65.9% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- Old BarLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
- CoopernookLabor 40.3% · Coalition 59.7% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- CundletownLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)9.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Mid-Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.