Shire of Chapman Valley


The Shire of Chapman Valley is a local government area located in the Mid West region of Western Australia, immediately northeast of the City of Geraldton and about north of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of and its seat of government is the small town of Nabawa.

History

The Upper Chapman Road District was established on 25 January 1901. On 28 March 1958, it was renamed to Chapman Valley Road District and on 1 July 1961, it became a Shire under the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.

Wards

The Shire no longer has wards - represented by 8 councillors

Towns and localities

The towns and localities of the Shire of Chapman Valley with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:
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Buller
Dartmoor
Dindiloa
Durawah
East Nabawa
East Yuna
Hickety
Howatharra
Marrah
Mount Erin
Nabawa
Nanson
Naraling
Narra Tarra
Nolba
North Eradu
Oakajee
Rockwell
South Yuna
Valentine
Waggrakine *
Wandana
White Peak
Yetna
Yuna

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Heritage-listed places

As of 2023, 97 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Chapman Valley, of which eight are on the State Register of Heritage Places.