Mitchell Park, VIC 3352 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mitchell Park is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3352, home to 887 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Corangamite local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 121 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$263 /wk
Population887
Median age37
Area19.7 km²
To CBD121 km
LGABallarat

Demographics

Population
887
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,332 /week
Median personal income
$664 /week
Median family income
$1,726 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Ballarat
Statistical region (SA4)
Ballarat
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wannon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$263 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,387
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Yuille Park Community College Other · Government
  • Our Lady Help of Christians School Primary · Catholic
  • Mount Rowan Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Forest Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Wendouree Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Modestino Pl/Learmouth Rd bus · 301 m
  • Modestino Pl/Learmonth Rd bus · 303 m
  • Waltham Dr/Learmonth Rd bus · 724 m
  • Nursery Lane/Learmonth Rd bus · 824 m
  • McArthur Park Bvd/Howe St bus · 1321 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 restaurants
  • 75 parks and reserves
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 32 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 46.8% of the 586 resolvable premises in Mitchell Park. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 28.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 24.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 46.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,105 across postcode 3352 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 785 property offences, 143 violent offences, 44 drug offences.
  • Wider Ballarat LGA: 11,695 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mitchell Park?

Mitchell Park (VIC 3352) had 887 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Ballarat local government area.

What is the median rent in Mitchell Park?

The median advertised rent in Mitchell Park is $263/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mitchell Park?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mitchell Park covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Yuille Park Community College (1.9 km), Our Lady Help of Christians School (2 km), Mount Rowan Secondary College (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mitchell Park?

Mitchell Park is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (46.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mitchell Park?

Across postcode 3352, 1,105 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (785), violent (143), drug offences (44). 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 Mitchell Park?

8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mitchell Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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