Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory

Mitchell Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Population:	4 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode:	2911
District:	Gungahlin
Suburbs around Mitchell: Franklin Harrison Mitchell Kenny Kaleen Lyneham

Mitchell (postcode: 2911) is a light-industrial estate of Canberra, Australia in the district of Gungahlin. Mitchell was named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Livingston Mitchell, an explorer of inland New South Wales and Surveyor-General of New South Wales. The streets in Mitchell are named after Australian industrialists. ^[2]

Despite there being no housing developments, on Census night 2006, Mitchell had a population of 4 people. ^[1]

It is commonly believed by Canberra residents that the suburb of Mitchell contains Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) and also Thoroughbred Park (Canberra Racecourse). In fact, these facilities are located in the neighbouring suburb of Lyneham.

Mitchell is one of the two areas in Canberra where brothels may legally operate, along with Fyshwick. Mitchell also has other adult entertainment industry shops and Canberra's only strip club.^{[citation needed]}

Mitchell viewed from the north

Geology

See also: Geology of the Australian Capital Territory

Rocks under Mitchell are from the Silurian age. Mitchell is built over calcareous shale of the Canberra Formation. From the south to Crace Hill is green-grey to reddish dacite.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mitchell (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC81346&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2009-04-27. 
2. ^ "Suburb Name search results". ACT Planning & Land Authority. http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/actlic/places/search/suburbResults_new3.asp?suburbName=MITCHELL&Submit=Continue. Retrieved 11 March 2009. ^{[dead link]}

Coordinates: 35°12′55″S 149°08′27″E / 35.21528°S 149.14083°E / -35.21528; 149.14083