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Mitchell · Council (LGA)

People who served in the Defence Force

4.9%2021

4.9% of people in Mitchell have served in the Defence Force — among the highest in the country, far higher than the typical council area (3.0%). It ranks 33rd of 559 council areas nationally.

That's high even for its surrounds: higher than nearby Strathbogie, Murrindindi and Macedon Ranges. Within Mitchell, it varies widely, from 2.1% in Wallan to 18.1% in Seymour Surrounds.

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📍 Mitchell, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

4.4%4.6%4.8%5.0%5.2%5.4%20214.9%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Mitchell sits

0.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%5.0%6.0%7.0%

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Mitchell — higher than 94% of areas.

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People who served in the Defence Force within Mitchell

  1. Kilmore - Broadford3.9%
  2. Seymour6.9%
  3. Seymour Surrounds18.1%
  4. Wallan2.1%

People who served in the Defence Force in nearby areas

  1. Strathbogie4.0%
  2. Murrindindi3.6%
  3. Macedon Ranges3.1%
  4. Banyule2.7%
  5. Nillumbik2.3%
  6. Moonee Valley1.5%
  7. Whittlesea1.2%
  8. Hume1.1%
  9. Darebin1.0%
  10. Moreland1.0%

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