King Island Council is a local government body in Tasmania, encompassing King Island and the adjacent minor islands within Bass Strait, in the north-west of the state. The King Island local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 1,601,[1] with Currie as the main town and administrative centre.

King Island Council Tasmania
Map showing the King Island local government area.
Coordinates	39.8637°S 143.9851°E / -39.8637; 143.9851
Population	1,601 (2018)[1]
• Density	1.4608/km2 (3.7834/sq mi)
Established	1 January 1907[2]
Area	1,096 km2 (423.2 sq mi)[1]
Mayor	Julie Arnold
Council seat	Currie
Region	King Island
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Website	King Island Council
LGAs around King Island Council: Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait King Island Council Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Circular Head

History and attributes

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

Localities

• Bungaree
• Currie
• Egg Lagoon
• Grassy
• Loorana
• Lymwood
• Naracoopa
• Nugara
• Pearshape
• Pegarah
• Reekara
• Sea Elephant
• Surprise Bay
• Wickham
• Yambacoona
• Yarra Creek

See also

• List of local government areas of Tasmania

References

External links

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