Population 56,368 (2016) State electorate(s) Goulburn
Monaro Area 5,319 km² Federal division Division of Eden-Monaro | Administrator Tim Overall Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council Shoalhaven Founded 12 May 2016 | |
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Established 12 May 2016 (2016-05-12) Regions Southern Tablelands, Capital Country | ||
Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council is a local government area located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the City of Queanbeyan and Palerang Council.
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The council has an area of 5,319 square kilometres (2,054 sq mi) and lies between the eastern boundary of the Australian Capital Territory and the Great Dividing Range. At the time of its establishment the council had an estimated population of 56,368.
The Administrator of Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council is Tim Overall, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.
Towns and localities
The Queanbeyan urban area contains the following localities
The balance of the Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council area contains the following localities:
Demographics
The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:
Council
Once elected, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional 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.