Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

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Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
Western Australia

Population:
• Density:

9,655 (2001 census)
4.30/km²

Area:

2242.6 km²

Council Seat:

Margaret River

Region:

South West

State District:

Warren-Blackwood

Federal Division:

Forrest

Website: http://www.amrsc.wa.gov.au

LGAs around Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
None	Busselton	Donnybrook- Balingup
None	Shire of Augusta-Margaret River	Nannup
None	None	None

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is a Local Government Area of Western Australia. It is located in the south-west corner of the state's South West region, approximately 283km south of Perth. The shire covers an area of 2370km² and has a population of about 11,000. It contains two large towns, Margaret River and Augusta, and a number of smaller towns.

Nearly half of Augusta-Margaret River's land area is state forest or national park. National parks include Scott National Park and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Other land uses include agriculture, especially dairy and beef cattle; viticulture; and tourism.

1 History
2 Wards
3 Suburbs and localities
4 Map
5 External links

[edit] History

In 1891, the Augusta Road Board was gazetted, and was renamed to Augusta-Margaret River Road Board in 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.

[edit] Wards

As of 2001, the shire has been divided into 4 wards.

Margaret River Town (2 councillors)
Chapman Ward (2 councillors)
Leeuwin Ward (2 councillors)
Cowaramup Ward (1 councillor)

[edit] Suburbs and localities

Augusta
Margaret River
Boranup
Cowaramup
Gnarabup
Gracetown
Karridale
Prevelly
Rosa Brook
Witchcliffe

[edit] Map

Western Australia. Dept. of Land Administration. Cartographic Services Branch. (2004) South West Corner/Western Australia Perth, W.A.. Scale 1:150 000 ; (E 114°58'--E 115°40'/S 033°27'--S 034°25') Also known as StreetSmart Touring Map - with localities Augusta, Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River on title ISBN 0-7309-2907-8