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Mitchelton has an estimated 10,121 residents, up from 9,244 at the 2021 Census — a change of 877 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. That puts 2,359 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Mitchelton, the population is estimated at around 10,121 as of Aug 2026, drawing upon AreaSearch analysis of ABS regional updates alongside post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 9,244 people, this indicates an expansion of 877 people (9.5%). This calculation builds on an estimated resident population of 10,072 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 112 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. With a population density of 2,359 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Mitchelton places in the upper quartile among nationally evaluated areas.
The local gain of 9.5% since the 2021 census outperformed both the SA3 area (8.2%) and the wider SA4 region, establishing the suburb of Mitchelton as a regional frontrunner in growth. Overseas migration served as the principal growth driver, supplying approximately 44.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural growth and interstate migration. Population projections for the suburb of Mitchelton incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data based on 2022 for individual SA2 areas. Where SA2 coverage is absent or extends post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections from 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are adopted. Because state figures lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates cohort growth using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Mitchelton is projected to exceed national median population growth rates, adding 1,272 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level modeling, which represents a 12.1% total increase across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
309 new dwellings have been approved in Mitchelton over the past five years, an average of 61 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 76 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 114, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS building approval statistics reviewed by AreaSearch show that Mitchelton averages approximately 61 dwellings approved annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 309 homes were approved, alongside 114 so far in FY-25. An influx of 1.9 people per year per completed home across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) points to well-balanced supply and demand fundamentals. New residential construction carries an average value of $445,000 in expected building costs, while $15.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year demonstrates a moderate commercial development pipeline.
Per capita development volume in Mitchelton exceeds Greater Brisbane by 88.0%, expanding opportunities for incoming purchasers. Recent residential building activity is distributed across 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and higher-density formats delivers more accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear departure from the existing stock profile of 78.0% houses, reflecting land availability constraints alongside rising demand for varied housing types. Overall, the market records roughly 132 people per dwelling approval as residential capacity broadens. Mitchelton is forecast to add 1,223 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly benchmark. Sustained at prevailing rates, ongoing residential building should adequately accommodate demand, providing favourable buying conditions and enabling the local population to potentially surpass existing growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mitchelton
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mitchelton, worth an estimated $138 million. A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.72 billion. 18 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades and major urban planning undertakings play a critical role in local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 projects positioned to influence the area. Major developments include the University Road Mixed-Use Development, Mirvac Everton Park Mixed Development, Retail and Dining Expansion at Everton Plaza, and The Quarry - Keperra Quarry Redevelopment.
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Ashford Residences Everton Park
Mirvac's Ashford Residences is a masterplanned residential community on a 6 hectare site adjoining Kedron Brook. The approved project includes 43 homesites, around 80 terrace homes, resident recreation facilities, restoration of the heritage Murphy's Dairy residence and a large ecological area. Construction and staged delivery have progressed, with multiple stages released and sold.
Everton Plaza Retail and Dining Expansion
Proposed three-storey extension to Everton Plaza Shopping Centre fronting Stafford Road, adding about 842 sqm of food, beverage and retail floorspace in Precinct 5. The scheme is intended to extend the existing Park Lane dining precinct with new tenancies, alfresco areas and stronger street frontage. Brisbane City Council application A006806805 was lodged in mid 2025 and remains a development application/public assessment matter based on available sources.
Northmore Street Aged Care and Retirement Precinct
A development-approved mixed-use aged care and retirement precinct on a combined 1.8-hectare site at 1A and 1-7 Northmore Street, Mitchelton, adjacent to Brookside Shopping Centre and overlooking Kedron Brook. The site was acquired in 2024 by Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ), which purchased 1-7 Northmore Street for $5 million (approved for a four-storey 106-bed residential aged care facility) and 1A Northmore Street for $9.9 million (approved for 103 residential apartments across two towers of 9 and 10 storeys, 100 retirement facility units, a 72-place childcare centre, and 358 square metres of community care space).SCCQ has stated it is evaluating development options as part of its five-year strategic plan, with no immediate construction timeline confirmed.
Mitchelton Youth Club Structural Repairs
Structural repair and refurbishment project for the Mitchelton Youth Club clubhouse delivered in partnership by Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Stage 1 works were completed with restumping, accessible pathways, retaining walls and drainage improvements. Stage 2 is underway and includes a full roof replacement, new external staircase, internal structural repairs, additional storage, a minor extension and refurbishment of the ground floor office. Community fundraising continues for fit-out and equipment after construction.
CCTV Upgrades at Mitchelton, Keperra and Alderley
Upgrades to the CCTV systems in Mitchelton, Keperra, and Alderley. The project received $500,000 in funding through the state government's community infrastructure funding initiative, announced in the 2025-26 Budget, to make the community safer.
Astra Apartments Gaythorne
Boutique development offering 12 exclusive residences in the leafy suburb of Gaythorne, featuring contemporary design and quality construction with convenient transport access.
Residential Subdivision - Kooya Road, Mitchelton
Approved residential subdivision of the former Hungerford Farm site comprising 92 residential allotments, a local park, drainage reserve and new internal roads. Brisbane City Council approved Development Application A006105111 in late June 2025. As of August 2026, no confirmed construction commencement has been identified.
79-83 Cribb Avenue Townhouse Development
Residential development site comprising two adjoining properties forming a 2.4ha site. Indicative development proposal for townhouse style development. Located in established residential area with excellent transport links and local amenities.
5,251 residents of Mitchelton are employed, from a labour force of 5,564. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 67.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,105, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mitchelton features a professional, highly educated workforce with an unemployment rate of 5.6%, according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,251. The local jobless rate sits 1.3% above the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%, while the labour force participation rate of 67.7% trails the regional figure of 70.1%. Census records show 27.9% of local workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions formed part of that operating environment. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, as well as professional & technical services.
Mitchelton exhibits particular concentration in public administration & safety, where the local employment share reaches 2.1 times the regional average. In comparison, manufacturing accounts for only 2.7% of resident jobs versus 6.4% across the broader region. The suburb's residential profile means local commercial employment opportunities remain relatively constrained relative to resident worker volumes. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data shows that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 2.4% while total employment fell by 3.6%, lifting the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment expanded by 3.2% and the labour force grew by 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Extrapolating these industry projections across Mitchelton's workforce structure indicates potential local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
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Median household income in Mitchelton is $2,228 a week (about $116,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,030 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,894 a year against an average of $75,658. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show Mitchelton achieves strong income metrics nationally, recording a median income of $62,894 and an average income of $75,658. These figures exceed Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $70,039 (median) and $84,253 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 79th and 81st percentiles across the country. Weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest bracket, encompassing 29.9% of residents (3,026 people), comparable to 33.3% across the region.
Furthermore, 35.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs absorb 15.2% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 79th percentile and position the area in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mitchelton had 3,362 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 19% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Mitchelton consisted of 77.7% houses alongside 22.2% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats), compared with 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout Brisbane metro. Outright home ownership stood at 24.8%, trailing the metropolitan level, while mortgaged properties accounted for 37.1% and rental housing represented 38.1%. The local median monthly mortgage repayment reached $2,167, noticeably higher than the Brisbane metro and Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $400, outpacing both the Brisbane metro figure of $380 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mitchelton counted 3,362 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,681 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 70.6% of all local households, divided among couples with children (35.0%), couples without children (23.6%), and single parent families (10.8%). The remaining 29.4% consist of non-family households, with lone person households representing 24.8% and group households making up 4.6%. Mitchelton's median household size of 2.6 people aligns directly with the Greater Brisbane average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
39.9% of adults in Mitchelton hold a university qualification, including 26.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 79% of areas nationally. A further 18.1% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,460 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Mitchelton tracks well above broader benchmarks, with 39.9% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% throughout Australia. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 26.1%, postgraduate qualifications at 9.1%, and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational qualifications are also prevalent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (18.1%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the area, with 31.4% of residents actively enrolled in education. This cohort includes 10.1% attending primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.9% engaged in tertiary education.
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Getting around Mitchelton means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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68.5% of residents in Mitchelton report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease prevalence indicate noticeable health challenges in Mitchelton, with common conditions widely distributed and showing higher concentrations among older age groups. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~5,787 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading diagnosed ailments, affecting 10.6 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 68.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health metrics among working-age individuals align with typical standards. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.5% of the community (1,467 people), experiencing specific health challenges that nevertheless rank lower nationally than the overall local population profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mitchelton is largely Australian-born, at 82.0% of residents, with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.5%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mitchelton registers below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 82.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.5% holding citizenship, and 90.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 51.3% of the community compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. The primary reported ancestries in Mitchelton are English (27.5%), Australian (26.5%), and Irish (11.8%). Other heritages show notable variation against wider regional levels, including New Zealand at 1.1% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (versus 7.4%), and French at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mitchelton is 37. 27.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Mitchelton align closely with Greater Brisbane, with no broad demographic band deviating by more than 1.7 percentage points from the regional baseline. The median age is an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year above Greater Brisbane's 36 from that same Census. Long-term projections to 2041 indicate that the retiree and elderly cohort (65+) will experience the largest expansion, growing by 714 residents (49%) to 2,182, whereas young to middle aged adult segments are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mitchelton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,244 at the 2021 Census → 10,121 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31866). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.