Mitchell
SA 5607 • South Australia
About Mitchell
Mitchell is a large 253 square kilometre locality located in South Australia approximately 25 kilometres from Streaky Bay and around 720 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 47 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Mitchell is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Mitchell forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Streaky Bay provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Mitchell revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Mitchell falls under postcode 5607 and is governed by the Marion Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Flinders electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5607
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5607, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5607; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Streaky Bay Approx 18 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Streaky Bay approximately 25 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Private Bag 94
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Ashman Terrace
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Third Street