Map of Mitcham District showing the suburbs of Blackburn and Mitcham. The district boundaries include Koonung Creek in the north, Heatherdale Road in the east, Canterbury Road for part of the south, and Middleborough Road in the west.

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Features of the District

Location:	Mitcham District is a metropolitan electorate located approximately 17 kilometres from Melbourne.
Area:	24 square kilometres.
Region:	Eastern Metropolitan Region
Suburbs:	Blackburn and Blackburn North.Parts of the suburbs of Forest Hill, Mitcham, Nunawading and Vermont.
Features:	Mitcham District is a largely residential electorate. It features a number of recreation areas including the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.
Member:	Anthony Robinson

Statistical profile from the 2001 Census.

Election results

2006 State election results for Mitcham District.
2002 State election results for Mitcham District.


Seat position within the swing.

Historical pattern

1967-82	Liberal
1982-92	ALP
1992-97	Liberal
1997-present	ALP