Population 1,227 (2013 est) State electorate(s) Central Wheatbelt Shire of Kellerberrin Merredin Founded 1908 Region Wheatbelt Federal division Division of Durack | Established 1908 Website Shire of Kellerberrin Area 1,917 km² Council seat Kellerberrin Mayor Rodney Giles | |
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The Shire of Kellerberrin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Merredin and about 200 kilometres (124 mi) east of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,917 square kilometres (740 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Kellerberrin.
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Map of Kellerberrin, WA, Australia
History
On 24 July 1908, the Kellerberrin Road District was created, and included large parts of what is now Tammin, Wyalkatchem and Trayning. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Kellerberrin after the Local Government Act 1960 was enacted.
Wards
The Shire has seven councillors and no wards. Prior to the elections in May 2003, there were eight councillors representing three wards - East Ward (2), Kellerberrin Ward (4) and West Ward (2).