Flinders Council is a local government body in Tasmania, encompassing the Furneaux Group and nearby islands of Bass Strait, in the north-east of the state. Flinders is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 987,[1] with Whitemark the main town located on Flinders Island.

Flinders Council Tasmania
Map showing the Flinders local government area.
Coordinates	40.1195°S 148.0977°E / -40.1195; 148.0977
Population	987 (2018)[1]
• Density	0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi)
Established	1 January 1907[2]
Area	1,997 km2 (771.0 sq mi)[1]
Mayor	Annie Revie
Council seat	Whitemark
Region	Furneaux Group and surrounding island groups
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Website	Flinders Council
LGAs around Flinders Council: Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Flinders Council Bass Strait Dorset Bass Strait Bass Strait

History and attributes

The municipality was established on 1 January 1907.[2] Flinders is classified as rural, agricultural and small under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[3]

Geography

Flinders covers more than 60 islands off the north-eastern tip of Tasmania at the eastern end of Bass Strait. Of these 60, 12 have permanent populations. The bigger ones are Clarke Island, Cape Barren Island, and the largest and most populous, Flinders Island. The Flinders Council includes the Furneaux Group together with the groups of islands to the north west including Kent Group, Hogan Island Group, Curtis Group, and the Wilsons Promontory Tasmanian Islands (Rodondo, West Moncoeur and East Moncoeur).

Rodondo Island is the westernmost landmass of the council area.[4]

Localities

See also

• List of local government areas of Tasmania

References

External links

• Flinders Council official website
• Local Government Association Tasmania
• Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government