Mitcham achieves a Walk Score of 68 as of December 2025, indicating it’s fairly walkable, though most errands require a car. The core areas around Mitcham Shopping Centre and the train stations are the most pedestrian-friendly.
Mitcham’s walkability is shaped by its suburban layout. The area west of Mitcham Road, towards Antonio Park and Antonio Park Primary School, is relatively walkable with local shops and park access within 1-2 kilometres. However, larger supermarkets and specialist services are concentrated at the Mitcham Shopping Centre on Whitehorse Road. East of Mitcham Road, towards Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve, density decreases, and walkability declines. Public transport influences walkability; residents near Mitcham Station can walk to the train for a 35-40 minute commute to Flinders Street Station in 2026. Heatherdale Station, located approximately 2.5 kilometres from the centre of Mitcham, also provides a walkable option for some residents. The presence of Mullauna Secondary College and Mitcham Private Hospital also creates localised walkable zones. Generally, properties further than 800 metres from a major amenity or transport hub are less walkable.
While not a highly walkable suburb overall, Mitcham offers pockets of pedestrian convenience, particularly around its key amenities and transport nodes.