Shire of Gingin

The Shire is predominantly a rural area and its district falls within the Central Coastal Region of the Wheatbelt in Western Australia.

It encompasses an area of 3,223 km² and is home to a population of approximately 5,000 permanent residents. There are five townships within the Shire being Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin, Ledge Point and Seabird in addition to a number of smaller rural estates. Gingin and Lancelin are the larger of the townships within the Shire with Gingin having around 800 permanent residents and Lancelin have approximately 600 permanent residents. 

Geographically the Shire stretches from the coastline across the flat sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain in the west to the hinterland and foothills of the Darling Scarp in the east. It also embraces the lower reaches of the Moore River together with a system of fresh water lakes, streams and swamps and the watercourse of the Gingin Brook.

The Shire’s strategic location means that it is one of the fastest growing rural areas in Western Australia and it is anticipated that the Shire’s population will grow to approximately 6,600 by 2023, increasing to 7,900 by 2031.

Agriculture is the Shire’s primary economic contributor. It accounts for 41.9% of local business and some 137,145 ha of land. However, peri-urban growth and associated pressure on market gardening has resulted in the Shire broadening its focus from traditional broad acre farming to intensive horticulture. Local industries within the Shire include cattle and sheep grazing, apiaries, irrigated horticulture, viticulture, olive groves, aquaculture, piggeries, poultry farms, wineries, abattoirs, feedlots, and cray fishing. In addition to rural industries the Shire’s economy is also based around tourism with coastal areas experiencing a large influx of people during the summer holiday season.

With its magnificent coastline, pristine river systems and panoramic views, the Shire of Gingin is a unique and exciting place to live and visit.