Mitcham

VIC 3132 • Greater Melbourne

16,795
Population (2021)
$47,372
Median Income
6.63 km²
Area
145m
Elevation
EstablishedTrain ConnectedFamily-FriendlyOuter East

About Mitcham

Mitcham is an established outer-eastern suburb of 16,800 in Whitehorse, located 21 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Belgrave and Lilydale lines serve Mitcham station, while the suburb offers family housing between Box Hill and the hills. The Mitcham Village shopping centre and surrounding area have been redeveloped.

The Nunawading megamart precinct nearby offers significant retail, while the Mitcham Village provides local character. The suburb features parks and reserves with Dandenong Ranges views. Mitcham attracts families seeking train-connected outer-eastern living with established infrastructure, valuing the balance of accessibility and suburban character.

Mitcham falls under postcode 3132 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ringwood (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3132
Urban Area
Nunawading - East
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.82°, 145.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
6.63 km²
Elevation
145m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Britannia Street & Victoria Street MIitcham 3132 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$406
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,148
Census 2021
16,795
4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,844
Income 2021
$47,372
22.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,785
Born Overseas 5,640

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,324
  • 2. India 589
  • 3. England 389
  • 4. Malaysia 378
  • 5. Hong Kong 223
  • 6. Vietnam 208
  • 7. New Zealand 179
  • 8. Iran 164
  • 9. Italy 140
  • 10. Philippines 120
  • 11. South Korea 112
  • 12. Singapore 107
  • 13. South Africa 105
  • 14. Sri Lanka 102
  • 15. Taiwan 94

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,893
Australian 4,538
Chinese 3,166
Irish 1,631
Scottish 1,544
Italian 906
Indian 754
German 574
Greek 301
Dutch 287

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,790
Both parents born in Australia
7,517
Both parents born overseas
2,075
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
39.6%
Buddhism
3.5%
Hinduism
3.1%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
997 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,983 (11.8%)
15-19 years
874 (5.2%)
20-24 years
986 (5.9%)
25-34 years
2,374 (14.1%)
35-44 years
2,675 (15.9%)
45-54 years
2,308 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,876 (11.2%)
65-74 years
1,484 (8.8%)
75-84 years
909 (5.4%)
85+ years
326 (1.9%)

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