Mitcham
Mitcham Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Mitcham Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Mitcham Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Mitcham Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Yarra Valley Grammar
Vermont Secondary College
Donvale Christian College
Nunawading Christian College - Secondary
Whitefriars College
Ringwood Secondary College
Suburbs Near MITCHAM
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📍 About Mitcham
MITCHAM is a well-established suburb in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 16,795 residents across the area, creating a comfortable density of 2534 people/km².
Property: The local property market shows strong performance according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $1.2M (representing growth of 62% over 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.8M (up 49% over the same period).
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results highlighting the local public school Mullauna Secondary College (ranked #35 among public schools) and the nearby private institution Yarra Valley Grammar (ranked #16 among private schools).
Safety: Residents enjoy a secure living environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 4936 per 100,000 people—just 0.72 times the Victorian average of 6810, making this a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features cultural diversity, with Chinese residents making up 18.90% of the population (approximately 3,174 people), representing a moderate Chinese presence in the community.
Transport: Commuting to the city is convenient, with Mitcham positioned approximately 43.5km from the CBD (around 38 minutes by car). The suburb benefits from its own train station servicing both the Belgrave line and Lilydale line.