Shire of Chittering

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Shire of Chittering Western Australia
Population: • Density:	2,752 (2001 census) 2.25/km²
Area:	1,221.8 km²
Mayor:	Jan Stagbouer
Council Seat:	Bindoon
Region:	Wheatbelt
State District:	Moore
Federal Division:	Pearce
Website: http://www.chittering.wa.gov.au
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The Shire of Chittering is a Local Government Area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, covering an area of about 2,750 km² (1,060 mi²) just beyond the northeastern fringe of the Perth metropolitan area, generally along and east of Great Northern Highway. Its seat of government is the town of Bindoon ( 31°23′13″S, 116°05′46″E; post code: 6502).

Contents 1 History 2 Wards 3 Suburbs and towns 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

In 1896, the Chittering Road Board was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.^[1]

[edit] Wards

In 2003, wards were abolished throughout the shire, and the six councillors and mayor sit at large.

[edit] Suburbs and towns

• Bindoon
• Chittering
• Lower Chittering
• Mooliabeenee
• Muchea
• Wannamal

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Shire of Chittering