Shire of Wongan–Ballidu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Western Australia
Ballidu Hall, 2014
Location in Western Australia
Population	1,331 (2016 census)
• Density	0.39511/km2 (1.0233/sq mi)
Established	1887
Area	3,368.7 km2 (1,300.7 sq mi)
Shire President	Mandy Stephenson
Council seat	Wongan Hills
Region	Wheatbelt
State electorate(s)	Moore
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Website	Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
LGAs around Shire of Wongan-Ballidu: Moora Dalwallinu Koorda Moora Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Koorda Victoria Plains Goomalling Dowerin

The Shire of Wongan–Ballidu is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 180 kilometres (112 mi) NNE of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 3,369 square kilometres (1,301 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Wongan Hills.

History

On 10 February 1887, the Melbourne Road District was created. It was renamed the Wongan-Ballidu Road District on 18 June 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.

Wards

As of 3 May 2003, there are ten councillors and no wards. The mayor is directly elected.

Towns and localities

• Ballidu
• Burakin
• Cadoux
• Kokardine
• Kondut
• Wongan Hills

Population

Heritage-listed places

As of 2021, 183 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Wongan–Ballidu, of which five are on the State Register of Heritage Places.