Population 90,504 (2016) Website Mid–Coast Council Area 10,053 km² | Administrator John Turner Mid–Coast Council Tasman Sea | |
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Established 12 May 2016 (2016-05-12) State electorate(s) Myall Lakes
Upper Hunter
Port Macquarie
Port Stephens Regions Mid North Coast, Hunter Region Federal divisions Division of Lyne, Division of Paterson | ||
Mid–Coast Council is a local government area located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree councils.
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The council comprises an area of 10,053 square kilometres (3,881 sq mi) and occupies the Mid North Coast region between Newcastle-Port Stephens and Port Macquarie. At the time of its establishment the council had an estimated population of 90,504.
The Administrator of the Mid–Coast Council is John Turner, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.
Towns and localities
The following towns and localities are located within Mid–Coast Council:
Demographics
The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:
Council
Once elected, the Mid–Coast Council will comprise eleven Councillors elected proportionally in a single ward. All Councillors are expected to be elected for a fixed four-year term of office with effect from 9 September 2017.