Warren Shire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warren ShireNew South Wales |
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Location in New South Wales
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Warren Shire Council Administration Office, 2017
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| • Density | 0.26/km2 (0.67/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1 January 1957 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10,760 km2 (4,154.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Milton Quigley (Unaligned) | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Warren | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Orana | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barwon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Warren Shire | ||||||||||||||
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Warren Shire is a special area in New South Wales, Australia, that has its own local government. It's found in the Orana region. The Shire is located right next to the Macquarie River. Important roads like the Mitchell and Oxley Highways also pass through it. Most of the land in Warren Shire is used for growing wool and cotton.
This Shire was created on January 1, 1957. It was formed by joining two smaller areas: Marthaguy Shire and the Municipality of Warren. The main towns in the Shire are Warren and Nevertire.
The person in charge of the Warren Shire Council is Cr. Milton Quigley. He is an unaligned politician, meaning he doesn't belong to a major political party.
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People and Population in Warren Shire
This section looks at the people who live in Warren Shire. We get this information from a special count called a census. A census helps us understand how many people live somewhere and what their backgrounds are.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2016, about 2,732 people lived in Warren Shire. This number can change over time. The Shire's population makes up a very small part of the total population of New South Wales and Australia.
Where Do People Come From?
When people are asked about their family history, many in Warren Shire say their ancestors were Australian or English. Other common backgrounds include Irish and Scottish.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Warren Shire speak English. Some other languages are also spoken, but by a smaller number of people.
Beliefs and Religions
Many people in Warren Shire identify as Catholic or Anglican. Some people also say they have no religion or prefer not to say.
How Warren Shire is Governed
Warren Shire has a local government called the Warren Shire Council. This council makes decisions about local services and rules for the area.
Who are the Councillors?
The Warren Shire Council has twelve councillors. These councillors are elected by the people who live in the Shire. They are chosen using a system where people vote for candidates in four different areas called wards. Each ward elects three councillors.
All councillors serve for a set period of four years. After the election, the councillors meet for the first time and choose one of themselves to be the mayor. The mayor is the leader of the council.
Election Results
To find out more about who was elected in recent years, you can check the detailed results from the New South Wales local elections.
