Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup


The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, about southeast of Bunbury and about south of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of about, and its seat of government is the town of Donnybrook.

History

The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup was established on 26 March 1970 with the amalgamation of the Shire of Donnybrook and the Shire of Balingup. The merged shire initially retained the Donnybrook name, but adopted the Donnybrook-Balingup name on 17 July 1970. The new council was administered from Donnybrook.
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is also home to a number of heritage-listed historic properties including Ferndale Homestead and Southampton homestead.

Wards

In 2001 the Shire abolished wards and all nine councillors represent the entire shire.
Prior to this, four wards made up the council: