City of Busselton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids City of Busselton Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population	36,686 (2016 census)
• Density	25.2172/km2 (65.312/sq mi)
Established	1951
Area	1,454.8 km2 (561.7 sq mi)
Mayor	Grant Henley
Council seat	Busselton
Region	South West
State electorate(s)	Vasse
Federal Division(s)	Forrest
Website	City of Busselton
LGAs around City of Busselton: Geographe Bay Capel Indian Ocean City of Busselton Donnybrook- Balingup Augusta-Margaret River Nannup

The City of Busselton is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 230 km (140 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. The city covers an area of 1,455 km² (562 sq mi) and had a population of 36,686 as at the 2016 Census. It contains two large towns, Busselton and Dunsborough, and a number of smaller towns. The city office is located on Southern Drive, Busselton.

History

The City of Busselton began in 1871 as two entities - the Busselton Municipal District, governing the town of Busselton, and the Sussex Road District, governing the rural area. The two merged in 1951 to become the Busselton Road District. On 1 July 1961, the Road District became a shire. On 21 January 2012 the Shire of Busselton gained city status and became the City of Busselton.

The majority of its residents identify as living in the Shire of Busselton, as the majority of its 1,400 sq. km. area is not urban.

The City of Busselton, together with neighbouring Capel, are among the state's fastest growing areas.

Wards

The City has no wards. Councillors are not elected to represent specific geographical areas.

Localities

The City of Busselton is divided into forty-three localities: