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Mitcham (Vic.), VIC, 3132

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

94.6/100

#22 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mitcham (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Whitehorse area, home to around 16,795 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 910 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 54.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
16,795
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,030
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
425 of 6,890
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
64.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
327 / 2,090 / 310

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
910
Against the person
101
Against property
661
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 166 residents
State safety percentile
50.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-11.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage62
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft83
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle249
  • B49 Other Theft65
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order49

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,127
  • Antonio Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mullauna Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Rangeview Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St John's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

110 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Heatherdale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Mitcham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Mitcham Station
  • Mitcham Station
  • Park & Ride 1

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

259 planning-related records

2021· 105 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works (dwelling extension) within four (4) metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay 9
    36 ALWYN STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a new dwelling, within 4 metres of protected trees
    4 WOODDALE GROVE MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree within SLO6
    45 EDGERTON ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a carport within the Commercial 2 Zone
    28 THORNTON CRESCENT MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Front fence on a lot less than 500 square metres and within 4 metres of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    18 COCHRANE STREET MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with a section 2 use 'convenience restaurant' within the Residential Growth Zone
    443-445 WHITEHORSE ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use to a Veterinary Centre with associated works and parking dispensation
    617 WHITEHORSE ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    12 CLIVE STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove single tree (SLO9)
    260 MITCHAM ROAD MITCHAM 3132Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works (deck & pergola) within 4 metres of a tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    22 HAINES STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Partial removal of sewerage and drainage easement
    29 DUNFIELD AVENUE MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 12 lot subdivision
    4-8 HEATHERDALE ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to permit to delete condition No's 6 and 17
    599 WHITEHORSE ROAD MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Removal of trees and buildings and works within 4 metres of trees protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    35 CRESSWELL CRESCENT MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works including display of panel, non-illuminated and internally-illuminated business identification and directional signage associated with an existing self-storage facility
    2-6 SIMLA STREET MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of one tree
    2 JAMES AVENUE MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and use of a two storey childcare centre, tree removal and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    762-764 WHITEHORSE ROAD MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • 3 lot subdivision
    19 DUDLEY STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three Townhouses, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    19 CULWELL AVENUE MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Removal of vegetation (tree 1) protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9
    63 LUCKNOW STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removing an unused easement from title
    29 DUNFIELD AVENUE MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Removal of a Fraxinus angustifolia (Desert Ash) tree
    7 TOURELLO STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Approved: Construction of more than two dwellings on a lot in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (Schedule 1), demolition of outbuildings in the Heritage Overlay (Schedule 296), construction of dwellings and associated works in the Heritage Overlay (Schedule 296), and removal of vegetation in the Significant Landscape Overlay (Schedule 7) and under Clause 52.17 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme. Amendments: Alterations and additions to heritage dwelling.
    42-48 GLENBURNIE ROAD MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construction of 4 new double storey dwellings, associated removal of trees and removal of easement E-1 located along the western boundary of the site
    2-4 PANEL STREET MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of a Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay
    3 FLINDERS STREET MITCHAM 3132Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Tree Removal (SLO9)
    15 RUPERT STREET MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Buildings & works associated with a dwelling extension within 4 metres of protected vegetation.
    9 HEDGE END ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (deck/bench seating) within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees
    2/15 RONALD STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings, removal of and buildings and works within 4m of trees (SLO9)
    507 MITCHAM ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone, tree removal and buildings and works under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9.
    7 ROTHERWOOD AVENUE MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of a carport on a lot less than 500m square metres
    4 FELLOWS STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one tree
    25 BLOSSOM STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The extension of a dwelling on a lot less than than 500sqm
    1/6 GRACE COURT MITCHAM 3132Withdrawn
  • Construction of a front fence
    42 ROSSTREVOR CRESCENT MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision
    12 MILNE STREET MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling within the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 6 and Bushfire Management Overlay
    2 HIGHLAND AVENUE MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings, buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees and removal of vegetation
    39 ROOKS ROAD MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings amended to changes to the height of walls on boundary and alterations to the building details
    27 HARRISON STREET MITCHAM 3132NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    19 BRUCE STREET MITCHAM 3132Lapsed
  • First floor extension to existing dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm
    1/10 COOK ROAD MITCHAM 3132Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 154 proposals

154 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

187 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • A Point of Difference LiquorAlcohol

    499 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham

  • Palette MasterArt
  • The Foragers DropBar

    499A Whitehorse Road

  • Bbq (6)
  • Divine Skin ClinicBeauty salon
  • Bench (14)
  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Agra StreetBus stop
  • Alexander StreetBus stop
  • Alwyn StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

28 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Antonio ParkNature reserve
  • Avon Avenue ReservePark
  • Berry Avenue ReservePark
  • Buxton Road Linear ReservePark
  • Casella Hollow ReservePark
  • Cobham ReservePark
  • Colina Street ReservePark
  • Dalmor Avenue ReservePark
  • Edgerton Road ReservePark
  • Esplanade ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
On site
  • Healthy Stepsclinic
  • Holloway Podiatrydoctor
  • Mitcham Private HospitalDoncaster East Roadhospital
  • Mitcham Road Pharmacypharmacy
  • Osteopathic WorksMaroondah Highwayalternative
  • Rangeview Medical Centreclinic
  • Rangeview Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ALL SAINTS (FORMER CHRIST CHURCH) ANGLICAN CHURCHNH2302

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Children First Early Educationchildcare
  • Emmikins Early Learning CentreWhitehorse Roadkindergarten
  • Joyful Learning Early Learning CentreBarkly Terracechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
43
Parks (OSM)
34

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
94.6/100
Cohort rank
#22 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Children First Early Educationchildcarechildcare
  • Emmikins Early Learning CentrechildcareWhitehorse Roadkindergarten
  • Joyful Learning Early Learning CentrechildcareBarkly Terracechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • ALL SAINTS (FORMER CHRIST CHURCH) ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH2302
  • Healthy Stepshealthclinic
  • Holloway Podiatryhealthdoctor
  • Mitcham Private HospitalhealthDoncaster East Roadhospital
  • Mitcham Road Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
  • Osteopathic WorkshealthMaroondah Highwayalternative

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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