Council Statistics
Population
In the 2006 Census (held on 8 August 2006), there were 3,052 persons usually resident in Irwin Shire; 51.9% were males and 48.1% were females.
Reasons For Growth
The Dongara/Port Denison area is currently experiencing rapid growth due to a number of factors including:
- Relocation and retirement to the coast by inland individuals and service industries due to a lifestyle and increasing business opportunities.
- Relatively inexpensive prices for housing, and the availability of an abundance of building blocks at extremely attractive prices.
- A broad range of community services, recreational facilities and transport infrastructure of high quality and convenience.
- Continue discovery and recovery of natural resources, being oil, gas and mineral sands.
- Just a great place in which to live - wonderful for a holiday - or visit for a stopover.
Council Statistics
Shire of Irwin Council Statistics
| Council Statistic Data |
|---|
| Distance from Perth (kms) |
360 |
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| Area (sq kms) |
2,223 |
|---|
| Length of Sealed Roads (kms) |
240.9 |
|---|
| Length of Unsealed Roads (kms) |
313.3 |
|---|
| Number of Electors |
2,295 |
|---|
| Number of Dwellings |
1,470 |
|---|
| Total Rates Levied |
$2,879,236 |
|---|
| Total Operating Revenue |
$8,399,971 |
|---|
Population Statistics
Estimated Resident Population by Age Structure, 2006 Australian Bureau of Statistics. In the 2006 Census, 20.6% of the population usually resident in Irwin Shire were children aged between 0-14 years, and 31.0% were persons aged 55 years and over. The median age of persons in Irwin Shire was 42 years.
Shire of Irwin Population Statistics
| Age Group | No. of Persons |
|---|
| 0-4 years |
188 (6.2%) |
| 5-14 years |
442 (14.5%) |
| 15-24 years |
251 (8.2%) |
| 25-54 years |
1,226 (40.2%) |
| 55-64 years |
452 (14.8%) |
| 65 years and over |
494 (16.2%) |
| Median age of persons |
42 |