The Shire of Richmond is a local government area in north western Queensland, Australia.
| Shire of Richmond Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Location within Queensland | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 761 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.028629/km2 (0.07415/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1916 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 26,581 km2 (10,263.0 sq mi)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | John Wharton | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Richmond | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North West Queensland | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Traeger | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Shire of Richmond | ||||||||||||||
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It covers an area of 26,581 square kilometres (10,263.0 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1916. It is part of the Gulf Country.
In the 2021 census, the Shire of Richmond had a population of 761 people.[1]
History
Wanamarra (also known as Maykulan and Wunumura is an Australian Aboriginal language in North West Queensland. The language region includes areas within the Shire of McKinlay, Shire of Cloncurry and Shire of Richmond, including the Flinders River area, and the towns of Kynuna and Richmond.[3]
The Shire of Wyangarie, named for a prominent grazing homestead in the area,[4] was created on 1 January 1916 out of part of the Shire of Flinders under the Local Authorities Act 1902.[5] On 24 July 1930, it lost part of its area to Shire of McKinlay. On 31 July 1954, it was renamed Richmond.
Towns and localities
The Shire of Richmond includes the following settlements:
Amenities
The Richmond Shire Council operate several services in the town including:
- Richmond Public Library[6]
- Richmond Public Gym
- Richmond Childcare Centre
- Richmond After School Care
- Richmond Swimming Pool
- Richmond Caravan Park
Chairmen and Mayors
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nick Buick | ||||
| Independent | Judy Brown | ||||
| Independent | Clay Kennedy | ||||
| Independent | Will Guy | ||||
| Independent | Terry Flute | ||||
| Independent | Megan Easton | ||||
| Independent | Sherreen Johnston | ||||
| Independent | Patsy-Ann Fox | ||||
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Demographics
| Year | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 1,776 | [citation needed] |
| 1947 | 1,478 | [citation needed] |
| 1954 | 1,586 | [citation needed] |
| 1961 | 2,214 | [citation needed] |
| 1966 | 1,828 | [citation needed] |
| 1971 | 1,409 | [citation needed] |
| 1976 | 1,442 | [citation needed] |
| 1981 | 1,383 | [citation needed] |
| 1986 | 1,198 | [citation needed] |
| 1991 | 1,108 | [citation needed] |
| 1996 | 1,179 | [citation needed] |
| 2001 census | 1,020 | [13] |
| 2006 census | 902 | [14] |
| 2011 census | 827 | [15] |
| 2016 census | 791 | [16] |
| 2021 census | 761 | [1] |