Lower Mitcham is located approximately 5 kms from the CBD and was originally farmland, gardens and vineyards which eventually gave way to real estate predmominantly consisiting of quarter acre housing blocks.
The first real estate development in Mitcham was along Denman Avenue, named after the Governor General of the day. Now the Lower Mitcham contains a mixture of housing styles.
Much of the real estate in Lower Mitcham was constructed in the 1940’s and 1950’s, and some are being demolished with new homes and duplexes are taking their place.
The suburb is well serviced by public transport with the local Mitcham Train Station as well as bus routes.
Local Amenities in Lower Mitcham
Schools
Lower Mitcham residents have access to nearby quality schooling nearby including Mitcham Girls, Unley High, Mitcham Primary School, Mercedes College and Scotch College and also zoned to Colonel Light Gardens Primary and Springbank Secondary College.
Parks
The recently renovated Barrans Reserve has a toddler Nature and Adventure Playground and there are playgrounds and reserve located at the Denman Tennis club.
Shopping
Easy ccess to nearby shops at Mitcham – including the Mitcham Square Shopping Centre and Cinemas, Goodwood Road and Springbank Road.
Sales Data for Lower Mitcham
DAYS ON MARKET
39 for a house & 62 for a unit
AVERAGE PRICE
House $780,000 Unit $263,000
NUMBER OF SALES
45 houses and 9 units