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Mitcham
7 km²
Typical household incomes in Mitcham are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,030. This is a well-off and highly educated community where nearly 42% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The area is notably diverse, with many residents born overseas and a high proportion using a language other than English at home. These factors combine to create a professional, multicultural suburb with strong access to local amenities.
Mitcham's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is slightly older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 39. While it is one of the larger areas at this level, the proportion of seniors is a little below the national figure at 16.2%.
Mitcham is very multicultural, with 33.6% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is high, as 31.8% of residents use another language at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.5% of the population.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is far more qualified than the national average, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 73.9% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 29.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $911, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 26.2%.
Volunteering is common here, with 17.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A higher than average 29.5% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.
The First Nations population is small, but those who are present are noticeably younger than the state average. They also show very high educational achievement, with Year 12 completion far above the national figure.
Families with children are the most common household type, making up 62.9% of the community. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as across Australia.
Detached houses are much less common here than in other similar areas. While 35% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents are both a little above the national figures.
This is a highly connected area where 37.1% of people work from home, far above the national average. Public transport use is also much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 12.9% of residents arriving from overseas recently, a figure higher than most similar areas.
The local workforce is active, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.
Mitcham is very walkable, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. Most residents can also easily walk to groceries and health services.