Shire of Yilgarn

23 Antares St Southern Cross
WA 6426
58 923 991 148
08 9049 1001
9049 1429

Suburbs and Localities

Bodallin 6424; Bullfinch 6484; Ghooli 6426; Koolyanobbing 6427; Marvel Loch 6426; Moorine Rock 6425; Mt Hampton 6426; Southern Cross 6426; Yellowdine 6426.

Significant Local Events

  • Australia Day Community Celebration - January 
  • Anzac Day Ceremony - April 
  • Agricultural Show - August-September 
  • Yilgarn Motoring Enthusiast's Car & Bike Show - September

Ordinary Council Meeting

Meets third Thursday of each month, except January.

Tourist Attractions

Yilgarn History Museum; Karalee Dam; Frog Rock; Baladgie Rock; Fraser's Mine; Wimmera Hill; Old Pioneer Cemetery; Mt Palmer.

Local Industries

Mixed farming; gold & iron ore mining; salt; gypsum; sandalwood; quarrying; automotive & mining engineering.
Council Statistics for 20202021
Distance
to Perth (km)
370 370
Area
(sq km)
31K 30720
Sealed Roads
Length (km)
301 301
Unsealed Roads
Length (km)
2K 2481
Population 1K 1151
Number of Electors 644 644
Number of Dwellings 582 582
Rates Levied
Total ($)
4m 4036629
Revenue
Total ($)
15m 14593886
Number of Employees 43 43
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