Median house price
$470k
+12% change
VIC · Ballarat Council
Mitchell Park, 3355
Est. population · Jun 2025
919
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.0%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,332/wk
Employment rate
55.7%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$470,000
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mitchell Park offers a slower smaller community life in Ballarat Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mitchell Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$430/wk
Population (ERP)
919
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
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
#72
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
91st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
47th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 40.2/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3724th in Australia
- State rank
- 743rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #72 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #293 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $430
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $470,000
- Median price change
- +11.9%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
919(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +2.0% over 5 years · 47th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in VIC
- 47th 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 (~950), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,332
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 344
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 55.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 298 / 31 / 8
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 192
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 132
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 208.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.9%
Most common offence types
- A81 Dangerous Driving9
- B21 Criminal Damage16
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle21
- B49 Other Theft62
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order19
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Modestino Pl/Learmonth Rd
- Modestino Pl/Learmouth Rd
- Nursery Lane/Learmonth Rd
- Waltham Dr/Learmonth Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 6/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.38
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Playground
Entertainment(1)
- Ballarat Aviation MuseumMuseum
Other(2)
- Parking
- Track (2)
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Caldwell Street ReservePark
- Waltham Drive ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Ballarat Day Procedure Centre (6.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- 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)
- 42
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 45.7
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
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
15 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
August 2021
- Development of two sheds23 WIGGINS ROAD MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Display of business identification signage8 DAVEYDUKE DRIVE MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of two industrial buildings, two lot subdivision reduction in car parking requirements and variation to easement E-2 (sewer, drainage)14B NEERIM CRESCENT MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works to an existing airport hangerLOT 1 AIRPORT ROAD MITCHELL PARK 3355Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Development of a carport415 Dowling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Alteration and extension to existing industrial buildings and reduction in car parking requirements1 Bowral PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
November 2020
- Use and development of an industrial building and an office and reduction in car parking requirements6 Morang CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to an industrial building, reduction in car parking and display business identification signage7 Neerim CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use and development of an office and reduction in car parking requirements6 Morang CrescentWithdrawn
- Two lot subdivision61 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Major promotional sign8 Neerim CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of an industrial building7 Liberator DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of an aircraft hanger and display of business identification signageLot 1 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Development of an aircraft hangar.Lot 1 Airport RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Development of a canopy14A Neerim CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN OUT-SUNRAYSIA RAMP OF, WESTERN FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 01 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- FORMER BALLARAT RAAF BASENH2113
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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
- Ballarat
- Member of Parliament
- Catherine KING (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 39.3%Labor 60.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.3 km away).
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
1.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Miners RestLabor 59.6% · Coalition 40.4% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- LucasLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Wendouree WestLabor 72.7% · Coalition 27.3% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Wendouree NorthLabor 62.6% · Coalition 37.4% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- Alfredton WestLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)5.4 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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