ACT2911· Pop. 4,804City of Canberra (ACT)

MITCHELL

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

56

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

2.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

3.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MITCHELL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$460/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.82%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MITCHELL is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,807/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.8%

61.0% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

30%

63% apartments

Degree qualified

70.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

38 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

146.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,977/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2911

🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Shirley Smith High School

Government · Yrs 7-8

ICSEA 1078

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
60/ 100

12.1 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1078ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
23/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 23 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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