Town of Narrogin

The Town of Narrogin was a local government area of Western Australia for the town of Narrogin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 192 kilometres (119 mi) south-east of the capital, Perth along Great Southern Highway. It amalgamated with the Shire of Narrogin in 2016, with the new entity retaining that name.

Town of Narrogin
Western Australia
Narrogin Town Hall, 2018
Location in Western Australia
Population4,430 (2013 est)[1]
 • Density338.2/km2 (876/sq mi)
Established1906
Area13.1 km2 (5.1 sq mi)
Council seatNarrogin
RegionWheatbelt
WebsiteTown of Narrogin

History

On 13 April 1906, the Municipality of Narrogin came into being. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town under the Local Government Act 1960.[2] On 1 July 2016, it amalgamated with the Shire of Narrogin. The new entity retained the designation of Shire.

Town council

At the time of amalgamation, the town had nine councillors and no wards.

Population

Year Population
1911923
19211,872
19332,466
19472,558
19543,768
19614,620
19664,861
19714,849
19764,805
19815,146
19865,043
19914,635
19964,477
20014,424
20064,238
20114,219

See also

References

  1. "3218.0 Regional Population Growth, Australia. Table 5. Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, Western Australia". 3 April 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.

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