Population 13,807 (2015 est) Shire President Mike Smart Area 2,243 km² Council seat Margaret River | Established 1891 Region South West Founded 1891 Federal division Division of Forrest | |
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State electorate(s) Vasse, Warren-Blackwood Website Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Points of interest Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Cape Leeuwin, Ngilgi Cave, Jewel Cave, Mammoth Cave Destinations Margaret River, Augusta, Cowaramup, Caves Road, Boranup | ||
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 an estimated population of 12,913 people (June 2011), about half of whom live in the towns of Margaret River and Augusta.
Contents
- Map of Augusta Margaret River WA Australia
- History
- Wards
- Towns and localities
- Notable councillors
- Map
- References
Map of Augusta-Margaret River, WA, Australia
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 District was gazetted, and was renamed to Augusta-Margaret River Road District in 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire under the Local Government Act 1960.
Wards
As of 2009 the Shire is divided into three wards.