Statistics

Council Statistics 2009-2010

• Distance from Perth (km) 301
• Area 7,028 (sq km)
• Length of Sealed Roads (km) 512*
• Length of Unsealed Roads (km) 792*
• Population 9,773**
• Number of Electors 6,897
• Number of Dwellings 4,546
• Total Rates Levied $5.6
• Total Revenue $20.1m
• Number of Employees 102

 * Shire of Manjimup Roads only

** ABS 2006 Census

Demographics

• Largest Shire in the South West (7,028 km2)
• Population of 9,995 (Estimated Resident Population as at 30 June 2008 - Australian Bureau of Statistics 3218.0 Regional Population Growth Australia 2007-08)
• 6,897 Electors (October 2009)
• 85% of the Shire is National Park or State Forest (600,000 hectares)
• Incorporates 4 towns & 5 settlements
• 40% of the State's potable water
• Low unemployment (4.2% December 2002)
• Agricultural production $112m pa (98/99) Forest products $140m pa (99)
• Largest orchard in WA (Casuarina Valley)
• Largest nursery in WA (CALM Manjimup)
• 3rd largest wine region in WA at 13% of production (Margaret River 42% & Great Southern 20%)
• 140 km’s of pristine coastline
• 40% of the world famous Bibbulmun Track
• Extensive road, rail, air and telecommunication infrastructure
• Temperate Climate Rainfall 1100mm annual average