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Informed Decisions (.id) have produced an easy to use and understand profile of our community. To view their Community Profile for South Gippsland Shire Council click here or visit www.id.com.au/profile/southgippsland.
.id is a company of demographers, housing analysts and census data experts who have develop information products specifically for the Australian Local Government market.
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| South Gippsland Shire Council was created on 2 December 1994, with the merger of the former Shires of Korumburra, Woorayl, Mirboo and South Gippsland.
The Shire covers an area of 3,280 square kilometres and some of the nation's most arable agricultural land.
Today the South Gippsland Shire Council is accountable 17,785 rate assessments and an expanding population of over 27,000.
Taking in the major townships of Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North and Foster, South Gippsland offers a diverse range of commercial, social, cultural and environmental qualities.
The Shire has a thriving range of commercial enterprises and small businesses. Economic development is strong in the industries of dairying, horticulture, forestry, fishing, boutique food and wine, retail trade, manufacturing and tourism.
South Gippsland is a vibrant and exciting Shire, boasting prominent tourist sites such as Wilsons Promontory National Park, Agnes Falls and Coal Creek Heritage Village. We are also very proud of our beautiful parks and gardens and our magnificent coastline.
The region is rich in resources and offers a favourable climate for a wide range of lifestyle activities.
It's no wonder our residents come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle.
South Gippsland Shire Council - Statistics
Population (EDP): 27,000
Area (sq km): 3,280
Established: 2nd December, 1994
Full Time Employees: 155
Part Time Employees: 85
Rate Income: $20,600,000
Total Recurrent Expenses: $37,700,000
Total Capital Outlay: $7,761,000
Rateable Assessments: 17,785
Sealed Roads (km): 763
Unsealed (km): 1,282
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| Major Industries and Tourism and Development Features | |
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Major Industries
Murray Goulburn Co-Op Co Ltd
Burra Foods (Aust) Ltd
Kiel Industries Pty Ltd
Poowong Meats
South Gippsland Regional Saleyards
Cash's (Aust) Pty Ltd
United Dairy Power
South Gippsland Stock Feeds
South Gippsland Air Conditioning
South Gippsland Grape Growers
Burra Sheetmetal
Hulls Engineering
Grand Ridge Brewery
Levy Engineering
Sky Park Rugs
Select Produce
Herbzest
Nyora Sands
South Gippsland Herd Improvement
High Performance Powder Coating |
Tourism and Development Features
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Agnes Falls
Coal Creek Heritage Village
Grand Ridge Brewery
South Gippsland Farmers Market Koonwarra
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Grand Ridge Scenic Drive
Great Southern Rail Trail
Stony Creek Racing Club
Toora Wind Farm
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* Details are subject to change, and only a small sample.
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