Mitcham is located 20 km east of the CBD. Mitcham is centred on Mitcham and Whitehorse Rds in Melbourne's east. The area is primarily residential with some industry located along Whitehorse Rd. The commercial focus of Mitcham is centred around the railway station. Mitcham features a number of parks such as Halliday Park Simpsons Park Heatherdale Reserve Antonio Park as well as those along the Mullum Mullum Creek.