Mitchell Shire
<h2 data-block-key="7s2dh">About the Mitchell Shire</h2><p data-block-key="dm83v"><b>The Mitchell Shire is one of Victoria's fastest-growing regional municipalities, acting as a crucial transport and growth corridor just 40 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. </b></p><p data-block-key="14jr7">The Shire offers a diverse lifestyle that successfully blends the rapid urban growth in the south (Wallan, Beveridge, Kilmore) with the large, established rural and agricultural areas in the north (Broadford, Seymour), providing a genuine "where the city meets the country" experience.</p><p data-block-key="68l4f">Mitchell Shire is strategically located along major national corridors, including the Hume Freeway and the Melbourne-Sydney rail line, making it ideal for commuters and businesses. Its economy is strong, anchored by major employers like the Puckapunyal Military Area and significant industries in transport, logistics, manufacturing, and agriculture. </p><p data-block-key="dij4k">Residents enjoy an affordable, family-focused lifestyle with access to heritage towns like Kilmore (claimed to be Victoria's oldest inland town), beautiful natural landscapes at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, and major recreational opportunities like the Great Victorian Rail Trail.</p><p data-block-key="f5lae">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Mitchell Shire are the Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples.</p><p data-block-key="7u411">Mitchell Shire Council is the local council for the municipality; <a href="https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/">visit the Mitchell Shire Council website</a> to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its long-term strategy to manage its significant future population and industry growth.</p><p data-block-key="ej84a"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the Mitchell Shire has to offer? Explore our suburb and town profiles below to learn more about each locality, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>