Shire of Dandaragan

Shire of Dandaragan
Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population 3,213 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density 0.47839/km2 (1.23902/sq mi)
Established 1890
Area 6,716.3 km2 (2,593.2 sq mi)
Mayor Shane Love
Council seat Jurien Bay
Region Wheatbelt
State electorate(s) Moore
Federal Division(s) Durack
Website Shire of Dandaragan
LGAs around Shire of Dandaragan:
Coorow Coorow
Shire of Dandaragan Moora
Gingin Victoria Plains

The Shire of Dandaragan is a local government area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 200 kilometres (124 mi) north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 6,716 square kilometres (2,593 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Jurien Bay.

History

On 27 February 1890, the Dandaragan Road District was created. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.[2] Until the late 1960s it was a sparsely populated agricultural shire, but the coastal towns of Jurien Bay and Cervantes and the popularity of The Pinnacles Desert with tourists have helped to fuel the Shire's growth. Originally the Shire's main administration centre was in the small town of Dandaragan, however due to the disproportionate population growth in the town of Jurien Bay the administration was relocated there in 2003.

Wards

On 22 May 1971, the shire was divided into Coastal, Central, North and South wards, and its representation increased from seven to nine councillors.[3] Over time, the Coastal ward increased in size, and ultimately on 2 May 1987, the ward was abolished and two new wards, Cervantes and Jurien, were created.[4] By 3 November 1989, the following wards existed:[2]

  • Jurien Ward (three councillors)
  • Cervantes Ward (two councillors)
  • Badgingarra Ward (two councillors) (formerly North Ward)
  • Dandaragan Ward (three councillors) (formerly South Ward)

On 7 May 2005, the shire was redivided into two wards:

  • North Ward (five councillors)
  • South Ward (four councillors)

By the 2009 Council elections all wards had been abolished and nine councillors represent the whole shire.

Towns and localities

Population

Year Population
1911269
1921222
1933240
1947191
1954303
1961456
1966619
19711,345
19761,709
19811,785
19862,128
19912,363
19962,570
20012,988
20062,884
20113,185

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dandaragan (S)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 December 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.
  3. ↑ "Local Government Act 1960 - Shire of Dandaragan - Wards and Membership. Order in Council. (per L.G. 421/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 March 1971. p. 1971:976.
  4. ↑ "Local Government Act 1960 - Shire of Dandaragan (Ward Boundaries and Representation) Order 1987". Western Australia Government Gazette. 9 January 1987. p. 1987:43–44.

Coordinates: 30°17′49″S 115°02′31″E / 30.297°S 115.042°E / -30.297; 115.042

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