Shire of Cunderdin

The Shire of Cunderdin is a local government area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 105 kilometres (65 mi) west of Merredin and about 155 kilometres (96 mi) east of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,864 square kilometres (720 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Cunderdin.

This article is about a local government area. For the town, see Cunderdin, Western Australia.
Shire of Cunderdin
Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population1,457 (2016 ABS Census)[1]
 • Density0.78157/km2 (2.0243/sq mi)
Gazetted1906 (Cunderdin townsite)
Postcode(s)6407
Area1,864.2 km2 (719.8 sq mi)
Shire PresidentDennis Whisson
Council seatCunderdin
RegionWheatbelt
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Durack
WebsiteShire of Cunderdin
LGAs around Shire of Cunderdin:
Goomalling Dowerin Wyalkatchem
Northam Shire of Cunderdin Tammin
York Quairading Quairading

History

On 14 December 1894, the Meckering Road District was created, changing its name to the Cunderdin Road District on 3 November 1944. 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.[2]

Wards

All wards in the shire were abolished before the 3 May 2003 election. Prior to this, it had 8 councillors representing two wards - West Ward (3 councillors) and Central Ward (5 councillors).

Towns and localities

Cunderdin Museum

The Shire owned Cunderdin Museum is situated in the former No 3 Steam Pumping Station in Forrest Street with its tall chimney visible for miles. It has the largest local collection of memorabilia, information and photographs of the history of the Cunderdin-Meckering area, including one of the best displays of farm equipment, original steam driven water pumping machinery, railway carriages, and even includes a Tiger Moth.

The interactive Earthquake House, gives visitors a real appreciation of what the 1968 Meckering Earthquake felt like.

Open 10am to 4pm Daily (except Christmas Day and Good Friday).

The Museum is also the home of the Cunderdin Men's Shed.

Population
Year Population
19112,115
19212,183
19332,745
19472,445
19542,130
19612,014
19662,114
19711,862
19761,586
19811,630
19861,484
19911,389
19961,368
20011,374
20061,250

References
  1. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/LGA52450?opendocument
  2. WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.

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