Shire of Cunderdin

Shire of Cunderdin
Western Australia

Location in Western Australia
Population: 1,263(2009)[1]
Area: 1864.2 km² (719.8 sq mi)
Mayor: Graham Cooper
Council Seat: Cunderdin
Region: Wheatbelt
State District: Central Wheatbelt
Federal Division: Durack
Website: http://www.cunderdin.wa.gov.au
LGAs around Shire of Cunderdin:
Goomalling Dowerin Wyalkatchem
Northam Shire of Cunderdin Tammin
York Quairading Quairading

The Shire of Cunderdin is a Local Government Area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 105 kilometres (65 mi) west of Merredin and about 155 kilometres (96 mi) east of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,864 square kilometres (720 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Cunderdin.

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History

On 14 December 1894, the Meckering Road District was created, changing its name to Cunderdin on 3 November 1944. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.[2]

Wards

All wards in the shire were abolished before the 3 May 2003 election. Prior to this, it had 8 councillors representing two wards - West Ward (3 councillors) and Central Ward (5 councillors).

Towns and localities

Population

Year Population
1911 2,115
1921 2,183
1933 2,745
1947 2,445
1954 2,130
1961 2,014
1966 2,114
1971 1,862
1976 1,586
1981 1,630
1986 1,484
1991 1,389
1996 1,368
2001 1,374
2006 1,250

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (30 March 2010). "Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2008–09". http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/3218.0Main%20Features82008-09?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=3218.0&issue=2008-09&num=&view=. Retrieved 4 June 2010. 
  2. ^ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.

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