Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population:	10,353 (2006 census)
Established:	1891
Area:	2242.6 km² (865.9 sq mi)
Mayor:	Stephen Harrison
Council Seat:	Margaret River
Region:	South West
State District:	Warren-Blackwood
Federal Division:	Forrest
Website: http://www.amrsc.wa.gov.au
LGAs around Shire of Augusta-Margaret River: Busselton Donnybrook- Balingup Indian Ocean Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Nannup Southern Ocean

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is a Local Government Area in the south-west corner of the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres (168 mi) south of Perth. The Shire covers an area of 2,243 square kilometres (866 sq mi) and has a population of about 11,000, about half of whom live in the towns of Margaret River and Augusta. Nearly half of Augusta-Margaret River's land area is state forest or national park. National parks include Scott National Park and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Other land uses include agriculture, especially dairy and beef cattle; viticulture; and tourism.

History

In 1891, the Augusta Road Board was gazetted, and was renamed to Augusta-Margaret River Road Board in 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.^[1]

Wards

As of 2001, the shire has been divided into 4 wards.

• Margaret River Town (2 councillors)
• Chapman Ward (2 councillors)
• Leeuwin Ward (2 councillors)
• Cowaramup Ward (1 councillor)

Suburbs and localities

• Augusta
• Margaret River
• Boranup
• Cowaramup
• Gnarabup
• Gracetown
• Karridale
• Prevelly
• Rosa Brook
• Witchcliffe

Map

• Western Australia. Dept. of Land Administration. Cartographic Services Branch. (2004) South West Corner/Western Australia Perth, W.A.. Scale 1:150 000 ; (E 114°58'--E 115°40'/S 033°27'--S 034°25') Also known as StreetSmart Touring Map - with localities Augusta, Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River on title ISBN 0-7309-2907-8

References

External links

• Shire of Augusta-Margaret River website