COUNCIL STATISTICS 2009-2010

Distance from Perth (km)                   108
Area (sq km)                                    835
Length of Sealed Roads (km)             258
Length of Unsealed Roads (km)          150
Population                                     4,100
Number of Electors                         2,700
Number of Dwellings                       1,885
Total Rates Levied                 $2,596,000

Total Revenue                        $7,340,000
Number of Employees                          67

Suburbs and Localities:

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

Significant Local Events:

Australia Day; ANZAC Day, Waroona Agricultural Show - October; All Australian Car Day - April; British Auto Classic - October; Dancing Daffodil Ball - August; Sea to ART exhibition - October.

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