Rural City of Horsham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rural City y of Horsham Victoria
Municipal offices in Horsham
Location in Victoria
Population	19,875 (2018)
• Density	4.6578/km2 (12.064/sq mi)
Established	1995
Gazetted	20 January 1995
Area	4,267 km2 (1,647.5 sq mi)
Mayor	Cr Robyn Gulline
Council seat	Horsham
Region	Grampians
State electorate(s)	Lowan
Federal Division(s)	Mallee
Website	Rural City y of Horsham
LGAs around Rural City y of Horsham: Hindmarsh Hindmarsh Yarriambiack West Wimmera Rural City y of Horsham Northern Grampians Southern Grampians Southern Grampians Northern Grampians

The Rural City of Horsham is a special area in Victoria, Australia. It's like a big local community that helps manage services for people living there. This area is located in the western part of Victoria. It covers a large space of about 4,267 square kilometers. In June 2018, around 19,875 people lived here.

The Rural City of Horsham includes several towns. These towns are Brimpaen, Dadswells Bridge, Dooen, Haven, Horsham, Laharum, Natimuk, Noradjuha, and Pimpinio.

This local government area was created in 1995. It was formed by joining together several older areas. These included the City of Horsham, most of the Shire of Wimmera, most of the Shire of Arapiles, and a part of the Shire of Kowree.

The Horsham Rural City Council runs and manages the Rural City. Their main office is in Horsham. Horsham is also the biggest town in the area. It has about 16,514 people living there.

Horsham was even named Australia's tidiest town in 2001! It has a great shopping area with coffee shops and restaurants. Horsham is a central hub for the region. It hosts many events, from sports to cultural activities. The Horsham golf course is considered one of the best in country Victoria. The region also has beautiful lakes and a river system called the Wimmera River. When the weather is good, these places are popular for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water fun.

Traditional Owners of the Land

The land that makes up the Rural City of Horsham has a long history. It is the traditional home of several Aboriginal groups. These groups are the Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Jupagulk, Wergaia, and Wotjobaluk people. They have cared for this land for thousands of years.

How the City is Governed

Your Local Council Members

The Horsham Rural City Council is made up of seven councillors. These councillors are chosen by the people who live in the area. They work together to make decisions for the community. Here are the current councillors elected in 2020:

Council Meetings and Offices

The council members hold their meetings at the Horsham Civic Centre. This is also where the council's main offices are located. You can visit these offices in Horsham if you need help or information from the council.

Towns and Localities

The Rural City of Horsham is home to many different towns and smaller areas. In 2021, the total population of the rural city was 20,429 people. This was a bit more than the 19,642 people counted in 2016.

Here is a list of the towns and localities in the area, along with their populations from recent years:

^ - This area is split with another LGA
* - Population not recorded in the 2016 Census
# - Population not recorded in the 2021 Census