What are Beverley's Vital Statistics?
Population
The Shire of Beverley has experienced gradual growth since the mid 1990's, which bucks the trend of declining population in many other country towns in the state. The current estimated resident population (2003) of the Shire is approximately 1625.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has projected continued population growth in the Shire until 2019. It is predicted that the Shire's population will be around 1930 in 2011 and 2150 in 2019.
Age
The current median age of the Shire is 43.3 years, with the largest age group being 30-64 years.
Council Stats
Key statistics for the Shire of Beverley (2001-2002):
| Shire Area: | 2,310 square km |
| Length of sealed roads: | 238.5 km |
| Length of unsealed roads: | 516.5 km |
| Number of Electors: | 1,785 |
| Number of Dwellings: | 692 |
| Total Rates Levied: | $1,144,000 |
| Total Revenue: | $3,315,000 |
| Number of Employees: | 25 |
Last modified
24-Feb-2005 10:09 AM