Shire of Wongan–Ballidu


The Shire of Wongan–Ballidu is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about NNE of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 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:
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Ballidu
Burakin
Cadoux
East Ballidu
Kondut
Lake Hinds
Lake Ninan
Mocardy
West Ballidu
Wongan Hills

Former towns

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.