The Shire of Strathbogie is a local government area in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia, located in the north-east part of the state. It covers an area of 3,303 square kilometres (1,275 sq mi) and in August 2021 had a population of 11,455.[1]
The Shire is governed and administered by the Strathbogie Shire Council; its seat of local government and administrative centre is located at the council headquarters in Euroa, it also has service centres located in Nagambie and Violet Town. The Shire is named after the major geographical feature in the region, the Strathbogie Ranges, which is located in the south-east of the LGA.
The Shire is about 150 kilometres (90 mi) from Melbourne and bordered to the east by the Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district. It is also known for its sheep production, horse studs (earning the title "The Horse Capital of Victoria"), wineries (Mitchelton, Tahbilk, Fowles Wines), olives and alpacas. Tourism is a growing industry in the area, with many B&Bs, hotels and restaurants.
The council is composed of five wards and seven councillors, with two councillors per ward elected to represent each of the Seven Creeks and Lake Nagambie wards, and one councillor per remaining ward elected to represent each of the other wards.[3]
The council meets in the council chambers at the council headquarters in the Euroa Municipal Offices, which is also the location of the council's administrative activities. It also provides customer services at both its administrative centre in Euroa, and its service centres in Nagambie and Violet Town.
Townships and localitiesedit
In the 2021 census, the shire had a population of 11,455, up from 10,274 in the 2016 census.[5]
^ abcAustralian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Strathbogie (Local Government Area)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
^ abVictoria Government Gazette – Online Archive (1837–1997). "S87 of 1994: Order estg (Part 8) the Shire of Strathbogie". State Library of Victoria. State Government of Victoria (published 18 November 1994). p. 4. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
^Local Government in Victoria. "Strathbogie Shire Council". Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure. State Government of Victoria. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
^"Councillors - Strathbogie Shire Council". 30 June 2022.
^"Census | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. 11 January 2023.
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The Shire of Strathbogie is a local government area in the Hume region of Victoria Australia located in the north east part of the state It covers an area of 3 303 square kilometres 1 275 sq mi and in August 2021 had a population of 11 455 1 Shire of Strathbogie VictoriaLocation in VictoriaCouncil Offices in EuroaPopulation11 455 2021 census 1 Density3 4681 km2 8 9822 sq mi Established1994Gazetted18 November 1994 2 Area3 303 km2 1 275 3 sq mi 1 MayorCr Laura BinksCouncil seatEuroaRegionHumeState electorate s EuroaFederal division s IndiNichollsWebsiteShire of StrathbogieLGAs around Shire of Strathbogie Campaspe Greater Shepparton BenallaGreater Bendigo Shire of Strathbogie BenallaMitchell Mitchell Murrindindi It includes the towns of Avenel Euroa Longwood Nagambie Strathbogie and Violet Town It was formed in 1994 from the amalgamation of parts of the Shire of Euroa Shire of Goulburn Shire of Violet Town Shire of McIvor and Rural City of Seymour 2 The Shire is governed and administered by the Strathbogie Shire Council its seat of local government and administrative centre is located at the council headquarters in Euroa it also has service centres located in Nagambie and Violet Town The Shire is named after the major geographical feature in the region the Strathbogie Ranges which is located in the south east of the LGA The Shire is about 150 kilometres 90 mi from Melbourne and bordered to the east by the Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district It is also known for its sheep production horse studs earning the title The Horse Capital of Victoria wineries Mitchelton Tahbilk Fowles Wines olives and alpacas Tourism is a growing industry in the area with many B amp Bs hotels and restaurants Contents 1 Council 1 1 Current composition 1 2 Administration and governance 2 Townships and localities 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksCouncil editCurrent composition edit The council is composed of five wards and seven councillors with two councillors per ward elected to represent each of the Seven Creeks and Lake Nagambie wards and one councillor per remaining ward elected to represent each of the other wards 3 Ward Councillor Notes 4 Honeysuckle Creek Chris Raeburn Hughes Creek Paul Murray Deputy Mayor Lake Nagambie Robin Weatherald Reg Dickinson Mount Wombat Laura Binks Mayor Seven Creeks Sally Hayes Burke Kristy Hourigan Administration and governance edit The council meets in the council chambers at the council headquarters in the Euroa Municipal Offices which is also the location of the council s administrative activities It also provides customer services at both its administrative centre in Euroa and its service centres in Nagambie and Violet Town Townships and localities editIn the 2021 census the shire had a population of 11 455 up from 10 274 in the 2016 census 5 Population Locality 2016 2021 Arcadia South 75 95 Avenel 1 048 1 112 Baddaginnie 338 347 Bailieston 109 120 Balmattum 110 135 Boho 68 88 Boho South 77 93 Creek Junction 16 34 Creightons Creek 138 162 Earlston 79 82 Euroa 3 275 3 508 Gooram 148 141Population Locality 2016 2021 Goulburn Weir 82 90 Graytown 58 60 Kelvin View 64 76 Kirwans Bridge 136 134 Kithbrook 47 67 Koonda 15 26 Locksley 110 131 Longwood 240 263 Longwood East 95 131 Mangalore 182 183 Marraweeney 52 77Population Locality 2016 2021 Miepoll 211 223 Mitchellstown 57 71 Moglonemby 27 28 Molka 38 34 Moorilim 25 25 Moormbool West 32 43 Nagambie 1 886 2 254 Nalinga 25 22 Pranjip 18 28 Riggs Creek 30 31 Ruffy 112 164Population Locality 2016 2021 Sheans Creek 33 38 Strathbogie 304 351 Tabilk 131 160 Tamleugh 51 54 Tarcombe 42 32 Upotipotpon 57 56 Upton Hill 23 29 Violet Town 874 936 Wahring 85 88 Whroo 42 45 Wirrate 3 3 Territory divided with another LGASee also editList of localities Victoria List of places on the Victorian Heritage Register in the Shire of StrathbogieReferences edit a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics 28 June 2022 Strathbogie Local Government Area 2021 Census QuickStats Retrieved 19 November 2023 nbsp a b Victoria Government Gazette Online Archive 1837 1997 S87 of 1994 Order estg Part 8 the Shire of Strathbogie State Library of Victoria State Government of Victoria published 18 November 1994 p 4 Retrieved 10 January 2014 Local Government in Victoria Strathbogie Shire Council Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure State Government of Victoria Retrieved 10 January 2014 Councillors Strathbogie Shire Council 30 June 2022 Census Australian Bureau of Statistics www abs gov au 11 January 2023 External links editStrathbogie Shire Council official website Metlink local public transport map Link to Land Victoria interactive maps Strathbogie Ranges Tourism The Euroa Gazette 36 45 00 S 145 34 00 E 36 75000 S 145 56667 E 36 75000 145 56667 nbsp This Australian government related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte nbsp This article about a location in Hume region is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding 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