Shire of Irwin

11-13 Waldeck St Dongara
WA 6525
96 734 531 282
08 9927 0000

Suburbs and Localities

Allanooka 6525; Arrowsmith 6525; Bookara 6525; Bonniefield 6525; Dongara 6525;Irwin 6525; Port Denison 6525; Milo 6525; Mt Adams 6525; Mt Horner 6525;Springfield 6525; Yardarino 6525.

Significant Local Events

Easter Race Day and Markets; Midwest Show n Shine and Denison Foreshore Sprint; Hanging of the Quilts; Mixed Bowls Carnival; Australia Day Celebrations and Monthly Town Markets.

Ordinary Council Meeting

Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, except December (second Tuesday) and January (no meeting).

Tourist Attractions

Nature trails; heritage trail; surfing; fishing; Easter and monthly markets;Easter Races; Mixed Bowls Carnival; Hanging of the Quilts; Moreton Bay Fig trees; beautiful beaches; Irwin River; Fishermen's Lookout; historic museum; marina and Kitestock.

Local Industries

Fishing; farming; manufacturing; oil and gas; mineral sands mining; tourism; crayfish processing; olives.
Council Statistics for 20232024
Distance
to Perth (km)
355 355
Area
(sq km)
2K 2223
Sealed Roads
Length (km)
190 189.94
Unsealed Roads
Length (km)
258 258.27
Population 4K 3680
Number of Electors 3K 2848
Number of Dwellings 2K 2155
Rates Levied
Total ($)
7m 6835335
Revenue
Total ($)
12m 12089916
Number of Employees 52 52
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