Profile of the electoral division of Mitchell (NSW)

Updated: 18 June 2025
State/Territory:
New South Wales
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
10 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
1949 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
2025 federal election
Maps and data:
Name derivation:
Named in honour of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, 1792–1855. Mitchell was a noted surveyor, who built and improved many roads in New South Wales, and an explorer who conducted several expeditions throughout south-eastern Australia. These expeditions included following the courses of the Darling, Lachlan and Murray Rivers.
Area
79 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Mitchell consists of:
  • part of the Council of the City of Parramatta, and
  • part of The Hills Shire Council.
Demographic rating:
Outer Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and containing large areas of recent suburban expansion.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Previous members:

Former members for an electoral division of this name can be found by searching 'Electorates' in the Parliamentary Handbook

AEC contact:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:

For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.