City of Rockingham

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

City of Rockingham
Western Australia

Population: 84,307 (2006 census) [1]
Established: 1897
Area: 257.1 km² (99.3 sq mi)
Mayor: Barry Sammels
Council Seat: Rockingham
Region: South Metropolitan Perth
State District: Rockingham, Peel, Cockburn, Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Federal Division: Brand
Website: http://www.rockingham.wa.gov.au
LGAs around City of Rockingham:
Kwinana Serpentine-Jarrahdale
City of Rockingham Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Mandurah Murray
This article is about a local government authority. For the suburb, see Rockingham, Western Australia.

The City of Rockingham is a Local Government Area in the far southern suburbs of the Western Australian capital city of Perth, located about 50 kilometres (31.1 mi) south of Perth's central business district. The City covers an area of 257.1 square kilometres (99.3 sq mi) and has a population of 84,307 (2006).

Contents

[edit] History

Rockingham Road Board was gazetted in 1897. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act. On 12 November 1988 it attained City status.[2]

[edit] Wards

The city has been divided into 4 wards. The mayor is elected from among the councillors.

  • Rockingham Ward (4 councillors)
  • Safety Bay Ward (3 councillors)
  • Baldivis Ward (1 councillor)
  • Coastal Ward (1 councillor)

[edit] Suburbs

[edit] Sister city

Rockingham's sister city, Akō, is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. "Ako Lane", located next to the Council building, is a tribute to this relationship.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Rockingham (WA) (Local Government Area). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
  2. ^ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 2.0), 31 May 2003.

[edit] External links

v • d • e
Local Government Areas of Perth
Languages