Nambucca
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Nambucca Shire is a Local Government Area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales
, Australia
. It is on the Pacific Highway
and the North Coast railway line
.
In 2006, the Shire had a population density of . There were 954 (5.4%) indigenous persons and 14,943 (84.6%) Australian-born persons in the Shire.
By age, 19% of the population was under 15 years old, 59% were between 15 and 65, and 23% were over 65 years old.
Most people living in Nambucca Shire were born in Australia (84%). The median age was 46 years.
The current council, elected in 2008, is:
There were 5,447 people employed in 2006 (to give an employment to working age population ratio of 0.52), and 974 people unemployed. The most common occupations were Managers (15%); Technicians and Trades Workers (15%); and, Professionals (15%). The top 5 industries for employment were School Education (7.2%); Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4.6%); Residential Care Services (3.8%); Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services (3.3%); and, Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming (2.7%).
The median rent in 2006 was $146 per week. This equated to just under 26% of median household income.
The average household size was 2.3 persons.
2CS-FM (106.3), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7), Triple J (91.5 & 96.3), 2NVR FM (105.9)
The Nambucca Valley's community radio station, 2NVR 105.9FM, focuses on the Macksville, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and surrounding communities.
Newspapers
Midcoast Observer, Hibiscus Happynings, Guardian News,Coffs Coast Advocate
Television
ABC, ABC2, SBS, SBS NEWS, PRIME COFFS HARBOUR (SEVEN), SOUTHERN CROSS TEN (TEN), NBN (WIN, NINE)
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It is on the Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway (Australia)
The Pacific Highway is a major transport route along part of the east coast of Australia and is part of Australia's national route 1.It is 960 km long and links Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, along the coast, via Gosford, Newcastle, Taree, Port...
and the North Coast railway line
North Coast railway line, New South Wales
The North Coast Line is the primary rail route in the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales, and forms a major part of the Sydney-Brisbane rail corridor....
.
In 2006, the Shire had a population density of . There were 954 (5.4%) indigenous persons and 14,943 (84.6%) Australian-born persons in the Shire.
Towns and localities
- Allgomerra
- BowravilleBowraville, New South WalesBowraville is a small town in the Mid North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, Australia in Nambucca Shire.The town invites some tourists with such things as a folk museum, a war museum, a historic theatre, and other historic features. It also invites new residents with its scenic beauty and...
- Bulingary
- Burrapine
- Cedar Butt
- Eungai Creek
- Eungai Rail
- Gumma
- Hyland Park
- Ketelghay
- MacksvilleMacksville, New South WalesMacksville is a small town on the Nambucca River in Nambucca Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.-Town information:...
- Medlow
- Missabotti
- Nambucca HeadsNambucca Heads, New South WalesNambucca Heads is a town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia in Nambucca Shire. It is a holiday and retirement centre located on a ridge north of the estuary of the Nambucca River near the Pacific Highway, which now bypasses it. Its 2006 population was 6,137, including 445 ...
- Newee CreekNewee Creek, New South WalesNewee Creek is a locality on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The North Coast railway line passes through, and a station existed at the site between 1923 and 1974.- References :...
- Scotts HeadScotts Head, New South WalesScotts Head is a coastal village of the Nambucca Shire Local Government Area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, approximately from the Pacific Highway and from Sydney, it stretches southwards from just south of the mouth of the...
- Talarm
- Tamban
- Taylors ArmTaylors Arm, New South WalesTaylors Arm is a village in Nambucca Shire in New South Wales, Australia. It is known for being the site of the "Pub With No Beer" which was immortalised in song by Australian country singer Slim Dusty.-History:...
- Tewinga
- Thumb Creek
- Utungun
- VallaValla, New South WalesValla is a village in the Nambucca Valley, on the mid north coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name was chosen to match that of the British residence of nineteenth century diplomat Andrew Buchanan.-History:...
- Valla Beach
- Warrell CreekWarrell Creek, New South WalesWarrell Creek is a locality on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The North Coast railway line passes through, and a station existed at the site between 1919 and 1974. Prior to the Pacific Highway upgrade in the mid-1980's Warrell Creek was a small saw-milling village. Facilities at the...
- Wirrimbi
- Yarranbella
Demographics
In the 2006 Census of Population and Housing there were 17,898 usual residents living in Nambucca Shire. Of this count, 8,778 (or 49%) were males and 9,119 (or 51%) were females.By age, 19% of the population was under 15 years old, 59% were between 15 and 65, and 23% were over 65 years old.
Most people living in Nambucca Shire were born in Australia (84%). The median age was 46 years.
Council
Nambucca Shire Council is composed of eight councillors elected proportionally. The mayor is directly elected. The current makeup of the council is as follows:| Party | Councillors | |
|---|---|---|
| Independents Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... and Unaffiliated |
9 | |
| Total | 9 | |
The current council, elected in 2008, is:
| Councillor | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Hoban | Unaffiliated | Mayor | |
| John Ainsworth | Unaffiliated | ||
| Mike Moran | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Paula Flack | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Anne Smyth | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Elaine South | Unaffiliated | ||
| Martin Ballangarry | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Brian Finlayson | Unaffiliated | ||
| Janet Court | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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Economy
According to the 2006 Census of Population and Housing, the median invididual income was $296 per week (equal to approximately $15,434 per year). The median family income in 2006 was $642 per week (equal to approximately $33,476 per year); and, the median household income in 2006 was $562 per week (equal to approximately $29,304 per year).There were 5,447 people employed in 2006 (to give an employment to working age population ratio of 0.52), and 974 people unemployed. The most common occupations were Managers (15%); Technicians and Trades Workers (15%); and, Professionals (15%). The top 5 industries for employment were School Education (7.2%); Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4.6%); Residential Care Services (3.8%); Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services (3.3%); and, Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming (2.7%).
Housing
In the 2006 Census of Population and Housing, the median housing loan repayment was $900 per month. This equated to 40% of median household income.The median rent in 2006 was $146 per week. This equated to just under 26% of median household income.
The average household size was 2.3 persons.
Local media
Radio Stations2CS-FM (106.3), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7), Triple J (91.5 & 96.3), 2NVR FM (105.9)
The Nambucca Valley's community radio station, 2NVR 105.9FM, focuses on the Macksville, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and surrounding communities.
Newspapers
Midcoast Observer, Hibiscus Happynings, Guardian News,Coffs Coast Advocate
Television
ABC, ABC2, SBS, SBS NEWS, PRIME COFFS HARBOUR (SEVEN), SOUTHERN CROSS TEN (TEN), NBN (WIN, NINE)