Shire of Wongan–Ballidu

The Shire of Wongan–Ballidu is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 180 kilometres (112 mi) NNE of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 3,369 square kilometres (1,301 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Wongan Hills.

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
Western Australia
Ballidu Hall, 2014
Location in Western Australia
Population1,331 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.39511/km2 (1.0233/sq mi)
Established1887
Area3,368.7 km2 (1,300.7 sq mi)
Shire PresidentMandy Stephenson
Council seatWongan Hills
RegionWheatbelt
State electorate(s)Moore
Federal division(s)Durack
WebsiteShire of Wongan-Ballidu
LGAs around Shire of Wongan-Ballidu:
Moora Dalwallinu Koorda
Moora Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Koorda
Victoria Plains Goomalling Dowerin

History

On 10 February 1887, the Melbourne Road District was created. It was renamed the Wongan-Ballidu Road District on 18 June 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.[2]

Wards

As of 3 May 2003, there are ten councillors and no wards. The mayor is directly elected.

Towns and localities

Population
Year Population
1921666
19331,582
19471,530
19542,048
19612,145
19662,333
19712,243
19762,177
19812,087
19861,922
19911,685
19961,538
20011,503
20061,385
20111,434
20161,331

Heritage-listed places
Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

As of 2021, 183 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Wongan–Ballidu,[3] of which five are on the State Register of Heritage Places.[4]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wongan-Ballidu (S)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  2. "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  3. "Shire of Wongan–Ballidu Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  4. "Shire of Wongan–Ballidu State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2021.

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