Located a comfortable day’s drive, 587 km west of Brisbane along the Warrego Highway, Mitchell is an affordable rural retreat for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of busy modern day living whilst not having to compromise on services and quality of life. It is the ideal place to live, work, raise a family, retire, invest or establish a business.
Mitchell is also the principal commercial centre for the adjoining townships of Amby 25 km to the east and Mungallala 45 km to the west and services a district population base of 1900 people.
The vibrant rural community of Mitchell offers residents a wonderful lifestyle and a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Mitchell is serviced by a monthly newsletter, The Bottle Tree Bulletin, two regional newspapers and all other major newspapers available daily. Television broadcasting coverage includes ABC, Imparja, 7 Central. Radio station coverage includes ABC, Hot FM Roma and 4ZR.
Mitchell offers a broad range of retail outlets and services including four grocery/convenience stores, bakery, butcher, service stations, hardware, clothing outlets, newsagency, gifts, cafes, hotels, motels, hairdresser, beauty and massage therapist, pharmacy, laundromat, electrical goods, motor bikes and small engines, vet clinic, dog grooming, rural supplies and real estate agents.
In addition a range of trade and mechanical services are available locally including builders, cabinet makers, painter, electricians, engineering, plumbing, motor mechanic, tyre repairs, motor trimmers and panel beater.
In addition to its modern, well-equipped hospital service staffed by a team of qualified medial staff Mitchell also has a private medical centre. Local services are supported by a network of visiting professionals including physiotherapist, dietician, optometrist, psychologist and podiatrist. Age care services are provided by he Maranoa Retirement Village. Other available community care services include Meals on Wheels, respite care, Bluecare and Spiritus.
There are several state and non-government schools within the Mitchell district all offering quality educational programs from prep to year 10. A daily school bus service operates between Mitchell and Roma for students in Years 11 and 12. For those families who do not reside within close proximity to an education facility in-home tutoring is available through Distance Education.
A campus of the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE is located at Roma. Mitchell also offers video, tele-conferencing and public internet facilities to assist students who wish to undertake external education at tertiary institutions.
Mitchell supports a wide range of sporting and recreational activities. The Mitchell R.S.L. and Combined Sports Complex is a multi-purpose facility that caters for a diverse range of sports and recreational activities. Sporting activities offered in Mitchell include golf, rugby league, cricket, netball, rodeo, campdraft, lawn bowls, swimming, karate, athletics, fishing, pony club and horse racing. In addition there are numerous tracks for walking and cycling and four wheel driving trails.
Mitchell has a strong arts and cultural community with a number of community groups actively involved in developing the arts and cultural activities. The Maranoa Art Gallery has a diverse exhibition program showcasing works from local and nationally renowned artists. Other cultural activities and groups include Nalingu Aboriginal Corporation, Friends of the Gallery, Queensland Arts Council, Mitchell & District School of Dance, Line Dancing, Maranoa Gardening Group, and Booringa Heritage Group.
