Shire Of West Arthur
The Shire of West Arthur is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, generally to the west of Albany Highway about 200 kilometres (124 mi) south-east of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 2,834 square kilometres (1,094 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Darkan. Industries within the Shire, worth approximately $45 million per year to the State's economy, are dominated by wool and sheep, and also include timber, grain, forestry, beef, pigs, cattle hide tanning, engineering and earthmoving.
The state heritage listed Old Tillellan Shearing Quarters at Arthur River in 2021
History
The West Arthur Road District was created on 10 January 1896. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of West Arthur under the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires. The name relates to its position with respect to the former Arthur Road District, which was renamed to Wagin in 1905.
Wards
The ward system was discontinued on 20 October 2007 and all nine councillors represent the entire shire.
Previously, the shire was divided into four wards:
- North West (three councillors)
- North East (two councillors)
- South East (two councillors)
- South West (two councillors)
Towns and localities
The towns and localities of the Shire of West Arthur with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:
| Locality | Population | Area | Map |
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| Arthur River | 66 (SAL 2021) | 476.9 km (184.1 sq mi) | 
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| Bokal | 42 (SAL 2021) | 211.3 km (81.6 sq mi) | 
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| Bowelling | 84 (SAL 2021) | 699.6 km (270.1 sq mi) | 
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| Darkan | 371 (SAL 2021) | 668.2 km (258.0 sq mi) | 
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| Duranillin | 53 (SAL 2021) | 172.7 km (66.7 sq mi) | 
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| Mokup | 62 (SAL 2021) | 282 km (109 sq mi) | 
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| Moodiarrup | 63 (SAL 2021) | 156.4 km (60.4 sq mi) | 
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| Trigwell | 31 (SAL 2021) | 162.9 km (62.9 sq mi) | 
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Former towns
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Heritage-listed places
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As of 2023, 60 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of West Arthur, of which three are on the State Register of Heritage Places.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Arthur (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Agriculture WA (July 2000). "Agriculture Statistical Overview 96/97 - Shire of West Arthur" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 September 2006. Retrieved 15 November 2006.
- ^ "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Arthur River (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bokal (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bowelling (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Darkan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Duranillin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mokup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moodiarrup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Trigwell (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Shire of West Arthur Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Shire of West Arthur State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
