Mitchell bushfire risk
Of Mitchell’s 1,615 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 8.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Mitchell’s flood exposure is below the ACT average of 0.1%, and bushfire exposure is in line with the ACT average of 8.5%.
Where the hazards are in Mitchell
Flood and bushfire areas across Mitchell. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Mitchell
Mitchell sits in the ACT police jurisdiction, which recorded 11,701 reported offences in the 12 months to Dec 2024.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 11,701 total. Figures are for the whole ACT police jurisdiction (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Mitchell
Mitchell is mostly industrial. The most common zones:
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: GENERAL INDUSTRY
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: LOCAL CENTRE
School catchments in Mitchell
Mitchell can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Mitchell
ACT council approved 4,437 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole ACT council area (not just Mitchell). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.