COUNCIL STATISTICS 2006-2007

Distance from Perth (km)                   108
Area (sq km)                                    835
Length of Sealed Roads (km)             255
Length of Unsealed Roads (km)          108
Population                                     3,900
Number of Electors                         2,600
Number of Dwellings                       1,870
Total Rates Levied                  $2,068,000
Total Revenue                        $6,433,000
Number of Employees                          62

Suburbs and Localities:

Hamel; Lake Clifton; Nanga Brook; Preston Beach; Wagerup; Waroona

Significant Local Events:

Dancing Daffodil Ball - August; Waroona Agricultrual Show; British Auto Classic - October; All Australian Car Day - April; Australia Day; ANZAC Day

Ordinary Council Meetings

Meets fourth Tuesday of each month

Tourist Attractions

Recreation dams - Waroona and Drakesbrook; Preston Beach; Lane Pool Reserve; Heritage Art Poles; Waterous Loop - Munda Biddi Trail to tourist attractions.

Local Industries

Dairying; Whole Milk; Tourism; Timber; Vegetables; Forestry; Beef; Sheep; Engineering; Earthmoving; Mining; Mineral Sands; Wagerup Alkumina Refinery