Shire of Mitchell

Shire of Mitchell
Victoria

Location in Victoria

Population:

30,928 (2006 Census)

Area:

2862 km² (1105.0 sq mi)

Mayor:

Cr Bob Humm

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, 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.