Named after Sir Thomas Mitchell (1792–1855), a noted Australian explorer and surveyor.
Area and Location Description:
Mitchell covers an area of approximately 101 sq km from Nelson and Box Hill in the northwest to Northmead and North Rocks in the southeast. The main suburbs include Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Bella Vista, Box Hill, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Nelson, Northmead, North Rocks, Rouse Hill, Winston Hills and West Pennant Hills.
Products/industries of the area:
Commercial and business services, light industry, education and retail.
First proclaimed/election:
1947/1949
Demographic rating:
Outer Metropolitan
Members:
Hawke, A (LP) 2007–
Cadman, A (LP) 1974–2007
Ashley-Brown, A (ALP) 1972–1974
Irwin, L H (LP) 1963–1972
Armitage, J L (ALP) 1961–1963
Wheeler, R C (LP) 1949–1961
