Mid-Coast Council
| Mid–Coast Council New South Wales |
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 Mid–Coast Council
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| Population | 90,504 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.0027/km2 (23.3168/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 12 May 2016[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10,053 km2 (3,881.5 sq mi)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Administrator | John Turner | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Mid North Coast | ||||||||||||||
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Mid–Coast Council is a local government area located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The council was formed on 12 May 2016 through a merger of the Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree councils.[1]
The council comprises an area of 10,053 square kilometres (3,881 sq mi) and occupies the Mid North Coast region between Newcastle-Port Stephens and Port Macquarie. At the time of its establishment the council had an estimated population of 90,504.[1]
The Administrator of the Mid–Coast Council is John Turner, until the elections for councillors to take place on 9 September 2017.[1]
Towns and localities
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Demographics
The population for the predecessor councils was estimated in 2015 as:[2]
- 5,160 in Gloucester Shire
- 36,720 in Great Lakes Council and
- 49,095 in City of Greater Taree.
Council
Once elected, the Mid–Coast 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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