Welcome to the Shire of Gnowangerup Website
The Shire of Gnowangerup is situated in the Great Southern area, 354 kilometres from Perth and 140 kilometres from Albany via the Chester Pass Road. It has a population of approximately 1400 people and features three towns – Gnowangerup, Ongerup and Borden.
Click here to download the 2010 Community Directory
Click here to download the Community Directory Update Form
Click here to download Draft Town Planning Scheme No. 2
Click here to download the Draft Local Planning Policies
Click here to download the Amelup Planning Strategy
Freedom of Information Statement
Click here to to look at our Public Documents
The Region
The Shire covers an area approximately 5000 square kilometres. 100 000 hectares of farmland support a highly efficient livestock and cropping industry of wheat, lupins, barley, canola, clover seed, peas, oats and faba beans. The area is noted Australia wide for its Merino sheep and attracts large crowds at the annual Stud Field Days.
Hidden Treasures
Gnowangerup Shire Medical Practice
Gnowangerup District Hospital
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Tourism
There is also the majestic Stirling Range – a growing eco-tourism destination which attracts an estimated 175,000 persons annually, with well known climbing and scenic delights such as Bluff Knoll, Mount Toolbrunup and Mount Trio. The Shires theme "Heart of the Stirlings" typifies the attraction of the area. Wildflowers abound during the season in the Stirling Range National Park.
Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre
Gnowangerup Homes for the Aged
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