Shire of Gingin

This article is about a local government area. For the town, see Gingin, Western Australia.

Shire of Gingin Western Australia
File:Gingin LGA WA.png Location in Western Australia
Population	5,248 (2013 est)
• Density	1.63433/km2 (4.2329/sq mi)
Established	1893
Area	3,211.1 km2 (1,239.8 sq mi)
Council seat	Gingin
Region	Wheatbelt
State electorate(s)	Moore
Federal Division(s)	Pearce
Website	Shire of Gingin
LGAs around Shire of Gingin: Indian Ocean Dandaragan Victoria Plains Indian Ocean Shire of Gingin Chittering Indian Ocean Wanneroo Chittering

The Shire of Gingin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, just beyond the northern fringe of the Perth metropolitan area. The Shire covers an area of 3,211 square kilometres (1,240 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Gingin.

History

On 12 January and 23 February 1893, the Gingin Road District and Gingin Municipality were separately created. On 26 June 1903, the two entities merged into the former. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.

Wards

The Shire had been divided into several wards, most with one councillor: This was changed to a no ward system in 2013.

Towns and localities

• Gingin
• Beermullah
• Breton Bay
• Caraban
• Guilderton
• Lancelin
• Ledge Point
• Moore River National Park
• Muckenburra
• Nilgen
• Red Gully
• Seabird
• Wilbinga
• Woodridge
• Yeal

Population

Year	Population
1911	669
1921	686
1933	1,063
1947	751
1954	757
1961	769
1966	1,021
1971	1,169
1976	1,255
1981	1,875
1986	2,589
1991	2,708
1996	3,178
2001	3,803
2006	4,318
2011	4,685