NSW · Singleton Council
Mitchells Flat, 2330
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Mitchells Flat is a quieter smaller community in Singleton, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,905
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 73
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elderslie Rd At Gresford Rd
- Elderslie Rd Opp 1463
- Elderslie Rd Opp Gresford Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Glendon Lane At Elderslie Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Mitchells Flat Rd At Armour Rd
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
16 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure140C MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision453 GLENDON LANE MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision1465 ELDERSLIE ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool429 Glendon Lane Mitchells Flat NSW 2330Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision264A-374 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1400 ELDERSLIE ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Withdrawn
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1514 ELDERSLIE ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Withdrawn
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool779D GRESFORD ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies188 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure139 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing259 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces840 GRESFORD ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land147 GRESFORD ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing259 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
January 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs259 MITCHELLS FLAT ROAD MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
2021· 1 proposal
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing30 HOLZ CLOSE MITCHELLS FLAT 2330Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Elderslie Road at Gresford RoadBus stop
- Elderslie Road opposite 1463Bus stop
- Elderslie Road opposite Gresford Road (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Mitchells Flat Road at Armour RoadBus stop
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 27.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5572nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1746th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #284 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #775 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Elderslie Road at Gresford Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Elderslie Road opposite 1463amenitiesbus_stop
- Elderslie Road opposite Gresford Road (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Mitchells Flat Road at Armour Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Singleton Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.