Shire of Wyalkatchem

Shire of Wyalkatchem
Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population 519 (2013 est)[1]
 • Density 0.3253/km2 (0.8425/sq mi)
Established 1920
Area 1,595.4 km2 (616.0 sq mi)
Mayor Quentin Davies
Council seat Wyalkatchem
Region Wheatbelt
State electorate(s) Central Wheatbelt
Federal Division(s) Durack
Website Shire of Wyalkatchem
LGAs around Shire of Wyalkatchem:
Wongan Ballidu Koorda Mount Marshall
Dowerin Shire of Wyalkatchem Trayning
Cunderdin Tammin Kellerberrin

The Shire of Wyalkatchem is a local government area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Its seat of government is the town of Wyalkatchem, about 190 kilometres (118 mi) northeast of Perth, the state capital.

History

On 18 June 1920, the Wyalkatchem Road District was created out of land previously administered by the Ninghan and Dowerin Road Boards. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Wyalkatchem under the Local Government Act 1960.[2]

Wards

The shire has no wards, and seven councillors. The shire president is elected from amongst the councillors.

Towns and localities

Population

Year Population
19211,218
19331,533
19471,094
19541,235
19611,383
19661,252
19711,113
19761,005
1981954
1986786
1991704
1996628
2001661
2006564

References

  1. ↑ "3218.0 Regional Population Growth, Australia. Table 5. Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, Western Australia". 3 April 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. ↑ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.

Coordinates: 31°10′37″S 117°22′59″E / 31.177°S 117.383°E / -31.177; 117.383

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