Greater Bendigo City Council

Address

195 Lyttleton Terrace, BENDIGO 3550

Postal

PO Box 733, BENDIGO 3552

Tel

03 5434 6000

Fax

03 5434 6200

Email

info@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Website

www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

Municipality Profile

Greater Bendigo is a major regional centre servicing the towns and rural areas of the Loddon region, about 150 kms north west of Melbourne. While still significant, traditional reliance on manufacturing has diminished in recent years, with the development of a strong health, education and retail sector in the city. Commerce, finance and government administration are also important activities.

Localities

Argyle, Ascot, Avonmore, Axe Creek, Axedale, Bagshot, Bagshot North, Barnadown, Bendigo, Bendigo East, Bendigo North, Bendigo West, Big Hill, California Gully, Costerfield, Derrinal, Diamond Hill, Drummartin, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Elmore, Emu Creek, Eppalock, Epsom, Flora Hill, Fosterville, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Goornong, Harcourt North, Heathcote, Hunter, Huntly, Huntly North, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, Junortoun, Kamarooka, Kangaroo Flat, Kennington, Kimbolton, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Leichardt, Lockwood, Lockwood South, Long Gully, Longlea, Lyal, Maiden Gully, Mandurang, Mandurang South, Marong, Mia Mia, Minto, Mosquito Creek, Mount Camel, Myers Flat, Myrtle Creek, Neilborough, Pilchers Bridge, Quarry Hill, Raywood, Redcastle, Redesdale, Sailors Gully, Sandhurst East, Sebastian, Sedgwick, Shelbourne, Specimen Hill, Spring Gully, Strathdale, Strathfieldsaye, Summerfield, Toolleen, Tysons Reef, Wellsford, Whipstick, White Hills, Wilsons Hill and Woodvale.

For a detailed map showing shire boundaries and locality names, visit VICNAMES.

Area & Population

Population Projections - Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

Area	2011	2016	2021	2026	2031
2,999 sq km	105,563	113,948	122,602	131,357	139,837

Source: Victoria in Future 2012 - Population and Household Projections 2011–2031 for Victoria and its Regions, Department of Planning and Community Development, April 2012.

Elections

Greater Bendigo City Council is a subdivided municipality consisting of 9 wards and 9 councillors.
Councillors are elected through preferential voting.
Since 2008, all Victorian councillors serve a four year term.  The next general election is in October 2016.
The council's independent Electoral Representation Review was conducted prior to the 2012 elections.
Visit the Guide for more information on Council Elections.
Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission for more elections details.

Councillors

9 Councillors elected in October 2012.
Eppalock - Cr Rod Campbell
Eppalock - Cr Helen Leach
Eppalock - Cr Mark Weragoda
Lockwood - Cr Elise Chapman
Lockwood - Cr Rod Fyffe
Lockwood - Cr Barry Lyons
Whipstick - Cr Peter Cox
Whipstick - Cr Lisa Ruffell (Mayor 2012-13)
Whipstick - Cr James Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Mr Craig Niemann

Finances

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09	2007-08
Recurrent Expenditure ($)	126.547m	110.093m	104.935m	98.198m
Recurrent Revenue ($)	128.562m	122.114m	120.912m	111.040m
- Rates & Charges ($)	68.773m	64.306m	60.407m	56.224m
- VGC Grants ($)	14.126m	13.074m	12.578m	12.053m

Source: Victoria Grants Commission