Shire of Mitchell

Shire of Mitchell Victoria
Location in Victoria
Population:	34,119(2009)[1]
Area:	2862 km² (1,105.0 sq mi)
Mayor:	Cr William Melbourne
Council Seat:	Broadford
Website: http://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
LGAs around Shire of Mitchell: Mount Alexander Greater Bendigo Strathbogie Macedon Ranges Shire of Mitchell Murrindindi Hume Whittlesea Nillumbik

Shire of Mitchell is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the central part of the state. It includes the towns of Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour, Tallarook, Pyalong and Wallan. It has an area of 2,847 square kilometres and in 2006 it had a population of 30,928. It was formed in 1994 and 1995 from the merger of the Shire of Pyalong, Shire of Kilmore, and parts of the Shire of Broadford, Shire of McIvor, and Rural City of Seymour. It is the second fastest growing regional municipality in Victoria.

Wards

• Central
• North
• South

Each ward is represented by three elected Councillors.^[2]

See also

List of localities (Victoria)

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (30 March 2010). "Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2008–09". http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/3218.0Main%20Features52008-09?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=3218.0&issue=2008-09&num=&view=. Retrieved 3 June 2010. 
2. ^ Local Government Victoria. "Mitchell Shire Council". http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf/AllDocs/4005CCC72DC2A4BFCA257168003040E6?OpenDocument. Retrieved 2008-10-30 

External links

• Official website
• Metlink local public transport map
• Link to Land Victoria interactive maps

Coordinates: 37°06′00″S 145°04′00″E / 37.1°S 145.0666667°E / -37.1; 145.0666667