The
Shire of Wongan–Ballidu is a
local government area in the
Wheatbelt region of
Western Australia, about 180 kilometres (112 mi)
NNE of
Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 3,369 square kilometres (1,301 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of
Wongan Hills. The shire includes the
Wongan Hills, after which the town is named.
History
On 10 February 1887, the Melbourne Road District was created. It was renamed the Wongan-Ballidu Road District on 18 June 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.
Wards
As of 3 May 2003, there are ten councillors and no wards. The mayor is directly elected.
Towns and localities
The towns and localities of the Shire of X with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:
Former towns
Population
Historical population| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1921 | 666 | — |
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| 1933 | 1,582 | +7.48% |
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| 1947 | 1,530 | −0.24% |
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| 1954 | 2,048 | +4.25% |
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| 1961 | 2,145 | +0.66% |
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| 1966 | 2,333 | +1.69% |
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| 1971 | 2,243 | −0.78% |
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| 1976 | 2,177 | −0.60% |
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| 1981 | 2,087 | −0.84% |
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| | Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1986 | 1,922 | −1.63% |
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| 1991 | 1,685 | −2.60% |
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| 1996 | 1,538 | −1.81% |
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| 2001 | 1,503 | −0.46% |
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| 2006 | 1,385 | −1.62% |
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| 2011 | 1,434 | +0.70% |
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| 2016 | 1,331 | −1.48% |
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| 2021 | 1,297 | −0.52% |
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Heritage-listed places
As of 2023, 183 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Wongan–Ballidu, of which five are on the State Register of Heritage Places.
