Flinders Council

Flinders Council is a local government body in Tasmania, encompassing the Furneaux Group and nearby islands of Bass Strait, in the north-east of the state. Flinders is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 987,[1] with Whitemark the main town located on Flinders Island.

Flinders Council
Tasmania
Map showing the Flinders local government area.
Coordinates40.1195°S 148.0977°E / -40.1195; 148.0977
Population987 (2018)[1]
 • Density0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi)
Established1 January 1907[2]
Area1,997 km2 (771.0 sq mi)[1]
MayorRachel Summers
Council seatWhitemark
RegionFurneaux Group and surrounding island groups
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
WebsiteFlinders Council
LGAs around Flinders Council:
Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait
Bass Strait Flinders Council Bass Strait
Dorset Bass Strait Bass Strait
Map showing Flinders LGA in Tasmania

History and attributes

The municipality was established on 1 January 1907.[2] Flinders is classified as rural, agricultural and small under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[3]

Geography

Flinders covers more than 60 islands off the north-eastern tip of Tasmania at the eastern end of Bass Strait. Of these 60, 12 have permanent populations. The bigger ones are Clarke Island, Cape Barren Island, and the largest and most populous, Flinders Island. The Flinders Council includes the Furneaux Group together with the groups of islands to the north west including Kent Group, Hogan Island Group, Curtis Group, and the Wilsons Promontory Tasmanian Islands (Rodondo, West Moncoeur and East Moncoeur).

Rodondo Island is the westernmost landmass of the council area.[4]

Current composition
Name Position[5] Party
Rachel Summers Mayor Independent
Vanessa Grace Deputy Mayor Independent
Garry Blenkhorn Councillor Independent
Aaron Burke Councillor Independent
Carol Cox Councillor Independent
Peter Rhodes Councillor Independent
Ken Stockton Councillor Independent

Localities

See also

References
  1. "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  2. "Agency Details: Flinders Municipal Council". search.archives.tas.gov.au. Tasmanian Government. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  3. "Local government national report 2014-2015". regional.gov.au. Australian Government. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. Council Zoning Part 1 of 2...pdf#page=2 Draft Flinders Council, Planning Scheme 2012 - Zoning
  5. http://www.flinders.tas.gov.au/councillor-profiles
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