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Shire of Wongan–Ballidu

Coordinates: 30°53′38″S 116°43′08″E / 30.894°S 116.719°E / -30.894; 116.719
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Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
Western Australia
Ballidu Hall, 2014
Location in Western Australia
Map
Population1,297 (LGA 2021)[1]
Established1887
Area3,368.7 km2 (1,300.7 sq mi)
Shire PresidentMandy Stephenson
Council seatWongan Hills
RegionWheatbelt
State electorate(s)Moore
Federal division(s)Durack
WebsiteShire of Wongan-Ballidu
LGAs around Shire of Wongan-Ballidu:
Moora Dalwallinu Koorda
Moora Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Koorda
Victoria Plains Goomalling Dowerin

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

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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.[2]

Wards

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As of 3 May 2003, there are ten councillors and no wards. The mayor is directly elected.

Towns and localities

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The towns and localities of the Shire of X with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[3][4]

Locality Population Area Map
Ballidu 58 (SAL 2021)[5] 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) Map
Burakin 30 (SAL 2021)[6] 342.5 km2 (132.2 sq mi) Map
Cadoux 56 (SAL 2021)[7] 448.5 km2 (173.2 sq mi) Map
East Ballidu 35 (SAL 2021)[8] 429.9 km2 (166.0 sq mi) Map
Kondut 41 (SAL 2021)[9] 510.2 km2 (197.0 sq mi) Map
Lake Hinds 29 (SAL 2021)[10] 329.5 km2 (127.2 sq mi) Map
Lake Ninan 17 (SAL 2021)[11] 242.5 km2 (93.6 sq mi) Map
Mocardy 89 (SAL 2021)[12] 473.5 km2 (182.8 sq mi) Map
West Ballidu 44 (SAL 2021)[13] 343.3 km2 (132.5 sq mi) Map
Wongan Hills 896 (SAL 2021)[14] 236.2 km2 (91.2 sq mi) Map

Former towns

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Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1921 666—    
1933 1,582+7.48%
1947 1,530−0.24%
1954 2,048+4.25%
1961 2,145+0.66%
1966 2,333+1.69%
1971 2,243−0.78%
1976 2,177−0.60%
1981 2,087−0.84%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1986 1,922−1.63%
1991 1,685−2.60%
1996 1,538−1.81%
2001 1,503−0.46%
2006 1,385−1.62%
2011 1,434+0.70%
2016 1,331−1.48%
2021 1,297−0.52%

Heritage-listed places

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Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

As of 2023, 183 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Wongan–Ballidu,[15] of which five are on the State Register of Heritage Places.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wongan-Ballidu (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  3. ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  4. ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ballidu (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Burakin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cadoux (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "East Ballidu (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  9. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kondut (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  10. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lake Hinds (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  11. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lake Ninan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  12. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mocardy (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  13. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Ballidu (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wongan Hills (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  15. ^ "Shire of Wongan–Ballidu Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  16. ^ "Shire of Wongan–Ballidu State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
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