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Mitcham is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km east from Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whitehorse local government area. Mitcham recorded a population of 16,795 at the 2021 census.[1]

Mitcham
Melbourne, Victoria
Mitcham Post Office
Mitcham
Coordinates37.818°S 145.197°E / -37.818; 145.197
Population16,795 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density2,470/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Established1860s
Postcode(s)3132
Area6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Location20 km (12 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Whitehorse
State electorate(s)Ringwood
Federal division(s)Deakin
Suburbs around Mitcham:
Donvale Donvale Ringwood North
Nunawading Mitcham Ringwood
Forest Hill Vermont Ringwood

History


Mitcham was named after Mitcham Grove, a farm property that was owned by William Slater, who grew roses and herbs for perfumes and remedies.[2] From its settlement in the 1860s, the Mitcham area was generally used for orchards, brickmaking and pottery. Mitcham Post Office opened on 1 June 1884.

From its settlement in the 1860s, the Mitcham area was generally used for orchards, brickmaking and pottery.[3]


A Heatherdale Post Office opened in 1948 and closed in 1971. The Mitcham North Post Office opened in 1960.[4]

However, since the 1950s post war expansion, Mitcham has become a suburban area.


Demographics


In the 2016 census the population of Mitcham was 16,148, approximately 51.7% female and 48.3% male.[5]

The median/average age of the people in Mitcham is 38 years of age.[5]

Nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of people living in the suburb of Mitcham were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 6.7% China, 2.9% India, 2.8% England, 1.8% Malaysia and 1.3% New Zealand.[5]

Two-thirds (67.9%) of people living in Mitcham speak English only. The other top languages spoken are Mandarin 8.9%, Cantonese 4.1%, Italian 1.4%, Vietnamese 1% and Persian 1%.[5]

The religious makeup of Mitcham is 37.6% no religion, 19.5% Catholic, 7.7% not stated, Anglican 7.7% and Uniting Church 3.6%.[5]


Facilities


The main shopping precinct is centered on the intersection of Whitehorse Road and Mitcham Road and features a supermarket, cafes, fast food outlets and speciality shops.

The main secondary school in Mitcham is Mullauna College, on the site of the old Mitcham High School.

Mitcham also has a number of parks and reserves, including:


Transport


The main north–south roads are Mitcham Road and Heatherdale Road. The main east–west road is Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Highway), which connects with the EastLink tolled freeway, which skirts the northern and eastern boundaries of the suburb.[6]

Mitcham has two railways stations; Mitcham and Heatherdale, both of which are on the Belgrave and Lilydale railway lines.

There are a number of bus routes, which link the suburb to surrounding areas. Many of these connect with Mitcham railway station.


Attractions


Schwerkolt Cottage
Schwerkolt Cottage

Schwerkolt Cottage is a pioneer cottage (circa 1880s), near the Yarran Dheran bushland park. The cottage and other buildings are now a local history museum. The cottage is surrounded by 2.25 hectares of gardens and bushland. The stone cottage has been restored to its original condition and furnished in a style of the period. The Opening Hours; Weekends and Public Holidays, 2.00pm-5.00pm and Group Tours by appointment on weekdays only.[7]


Schools



Movie history


Mitcham was a filming location for the world's first feature film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, which used the suburb in key scenes for the 1906 movie.


Sport


The suburb has two Australian Rules football teams. The first is the Mitcham Tigers, competing in the Eastern Football League.[8] The second is the Mitcham Eagles, who compete in the Saturday Football League. Their home ground is at Heatherdale Reserve.[9]


The Mitcham Connection


Mitcham was the home of comedian Dave O'Neil, The Volvos musicians Heynes Arms & AC Fanta, Sforzando lead vocalist, poet and writer Quincy Hall, actor brothers Brett and Trevor Lewis, playwright Sandra Long, writer Michael McArthur, director James McArthur, sculptor Joanne Mott and abstract artist 'Egghatch'. These and other Mitcham-raised artists have become collectively known as the Mitcham Connection. During the 1996 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, several of the Mitcham Connection artists, namely Sandra Long, the McArthur brothers and Quincy Hall, collaborated with several other playwrights and stage directors to produce the extraordinary show To Go at Something Bald-Headed. The show was composed of four plays, including The Harry Blade Show, featuring AC Fanta, Torquil Neilson and Anthony Rive. The show was officially launched by Democrats Senator Lyn Allison.


Notable people



See also



References


  1. "2021 Census QuickStats: Mitcham (Vic.)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  2. Australian Places – Mitcham
  3. "Mitcham – Whitehorse Historical Society Inc".
  4. Phoenix History, Post Office List, retrieved 8 April 2021
  5. "2016 Census QuickStats: Mitcham (Vic.)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. "Australia Map Guide". street-directory.com.au. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
  7. "City of Whitehorse Directory". www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2006.
  8. Full Point Footy, Eastern Football League, retrieved 21 October 2008
  9. "Club Information – Mitcham Eagles". Retrieved 3 June 2020.





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