Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council
| Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council New South Wales |
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 Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council
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| Population | 56,368 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 10.5975/km2 (27.4473/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 12 May 2016 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5,319 km2 (2,053.7 sq mi)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Administrator | Tim Overall | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Eden-Monaro | ||||||||||||||
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Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council is a local government area located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the City of Queanbeyan and Palerang Council.[1]
The council has an area of 5,319 square kilometres (2,054 sq mi) and lies between the eastern boundary of the Australian Capital Territory and the Great Dividing Range. At the time of its establishment the council had an estimated population of 56,368.[1]
The Administrator of Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council is Tim Overall, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.[1]
Towns and localities
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The balance of the Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council area contains the following localities:
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Demographics
The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:[2]
- 40,657 in City of Queanbeyan and
- 15,897 in Palerang Council
Council
Once elected, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council will comprise eleven Councillors elected proportionally in a single ward. All Councillors are expected to be elected for a fixed four-year term of office with effect from 9 September 2017.[1]
See also
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References
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Main Article: Local government areas of New South Wales
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