Hindmarsh Shire Council
Address
92 Nelson Street, NHILL 3418Postal
PO Box 250, NHILL 3418Tel
03 5391 4444Fax
03 5391 1376Website
www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.auMunicipality Profile
Hindmarsh Shire is in the Wimmera-Mallee region, about 350 kms northwest of Melbourne. It is bordered in the north by the Big Desert / Wyperfeld National Park, and in the south by the Little Desert National Park. The economy of Hindmarsh is based largely on dryland, broadacre farming, especially grain (wheat, barley and oats) and sheep, but in recent years has diversified into the production of oilseeds and legumes. Agricultural manufacture and tourism are also important.Localities
Albacutya, Antwerp, Big Desert, Broughton, Crymelon, Dimboola, Gerang Gerung, Glenlee, Jeparit, Kaniva, Kenmare, Kiata, Lake Hindmarsh, Little Desert, Lorquon, Netherby, Nhill, Rainbow, Tarranyurk and Yanac.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,550 sq km |
6,054 |
6,003 |
5,826 |
5,662 |
5,526 |
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
Hindmarsh Shire Council is a subdivided municipality consisting of 3 wards and 6 councillors.Councillors are elected through proportional representation voting.
Since 2008, all Victorian councillors serve a four year term. The next general election is in October 2016.
The council's next independent Electoral Representation Review is scheduled to be conducted prior to the 2016 elections.
Visit the Guide for more information on Council Elections.
Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission for more elections details.
Councillors
6 Councillors elected in October 2012.
East - Cr Debra Nelson
East - Cr Tony Schneider
North - Cr Elizabeth Chivell
North - Cr Ronald Lowe
West - Cr Rob Gersch (Mayor 2012-13)
West - Cr Wendy Robins
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Tony Doyle (acting)Finances
| 2010-11 |
2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Expenditure ($) |
15.235m |
13.118m |
12.768m |
11,972m |
| Recurrent Revenue ($) |
15.660m |
14.664m |
15.195m |
13.420m |
| - Rates & Charges ($) |
5.609m |
5.183m |
4.799m |
4.494m |
| - VGC Grants ($) |
3.882m |
3.528m |
3.415m |
3.216m |