Mitchells Island, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mitchells Island is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 462 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,304 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,383 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,244
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Mitchells Island Public School
- Old Bar Public School
- Harrington Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Manning Point Rd At Beach Rd
- Manning Point Rd At Factory Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.9% of the 236 resolvable premises in Mitchells Island. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mitchells Island?
Mitchells Island (NSW 2430) had 462 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Mitchells Island?
The median advertised rent in Mitchells Island is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mitchells Island?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mitchells Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mitchells Island Public School (1.2 km), Old Bar Public School (7.8 km), Harrington Public School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mitchells Island?
Mitchells Island is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mitchells Island?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Mitchells Island?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mitchells Island centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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