24-573: Shire of Central Goldfields is a local government area in Victoria , Australia , located in the central part of the state. It covers an area of 1,533 square kilometres (592 sq mi) and, in August 2021 had a population of 13,483. It includes the towns of Bealiba , Carisbrook , Dunolly , Maryborough and Talbot . It was formed in 1995 from the amalgamation of the City of Maryborough , most of
48-481: A decline in the number of residents employed in manual labour sectors and an increase in the number of residents employed in managerial, professional and community service sectors. This is also related to the number of residents living in Darebin with tertiary education, with a 6% increase in residents with degrees in the last 7 years. Furthermore, the largest increase in residents in Darebin came from those earning in
72-591: A major goldfields region in central Victoria. The council is composed of four wards and seven councillors, with four councillors elected to represent the Maryborough Ward and one councillor per remaining ward elected to represent each of the other wards. In 2017, the Victorian Government removed the elected councillors because of financial mismanagement, and Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins appointed three administrators to oversee
96-489: A median age of 36 and earn on average $ 1,178 per week. According to the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics census, in Darebin: The most common occupations in Darebin are: With gentrification , more educated and affluent residents are moving to the Darebin area, particularly in the suburbs of Northcote and Fairfield. This has seen a marked change in the occupations of residents in Darebin since 2006. There has been
120-576: Is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne . It has an area of 54 square kilometres (20.8 sq mi) and in June 2018 Darebin had a population of 161,609. Municipal offices are located at 350 High Street, Preston. Darebin was rated 386th of 590 Australian Local Government Areas in the BankWest Quality of Life Index 2008. The City of Darebin
144-516: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in the Mallee is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Local government areas of Victoria This is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in Victoria , sorted by region. Also referred to as municipalities, the 79 Victorian LGAs are classified as cities (34), shires (38), rural cities (6) and boroughs (1). In general, an urban or suburban LGA
168-798: Is a list of former local government areas in Victoria. Many of these existed from the 19th century until the 1994 statewite local government amalgamations . This is a list of former Greater Melbourne local government areas. These local government areas were considered part of Greater Melbourne at the time of their dissolution. City of Merri-bek City of Darebin Shire of Nillumbik City of Darebin City of Hobsons Bay Shire of Mornington Peninsula City of Darebin City of Moonee Valley City of Hume City of Bayside City of Kingston City of Bayside City of Darebin City of Kingston City of Port Phillip City of Kingston City of Maribyrnong This
192-641: Is a list of former regional local government areas around Geelong and surrounding the Greater Melbourne area. These local government areas were not considered part of Greater Melbourne at the time of their dissolution. Surf Coast Shire City of Greater Dandenong City of Frankston City of Greater Dandenong Bass Coast Shire Shire of Mornington Peninsula Shire of Murrindindi City of Banyule Shire of Cardinia City of Knox Surf Coast Shire City of Darebin The City of Darebin
216-410: Is called a city and is governed by a city council, while a rural LGA covering a larger rural area is usually called a shire and is governed by a shire council. Local councils have the same administrative functions and similar political structures, regardless of their classification. Local elections are held in Victoria every four years with the most recent elections held in 2024. (2021) This
240-462: Is reflected in the transportation methods used by Darebin residents compared to Melbourne as a whole. Most residents still drive to work, with 50.1% of residents driving alone to work, however this is 10% lower than the Greater Melbourne average. Furthermore, 14.2% of Darebin residents travel to work by bus, compared to 11.9% in the rest of Melbourne. Darebin residents also walk to work, cycle to work or catch other modes of public transport more often than
264-651: The Shire of Tullaroop , and parts of the Shire of Bet Bet and Shire of Talbot and Clunes . The Shire is governed and administered by the Central Goldfields Shire Council ; its seat of local government and administrative centre is located at the council headquarters in Maryborough. It also has a service centre located in Talbot. The Shire is named after the region having historically been
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#1732794045800288-453: The " Labor Members for Darebin " group (including one who was later disendorsed) and a further four contested as Independent Labor candidates, without support from the group or an official party endorsement. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 148,570 up from 146,719 at the 2016 census. ^ - Territory divided with another LGA The 2012 Business Register states that Darebin currently has 11,575 businesses operating within
312-540: The 'no' vote. In September 2021, it was widely reported in the Australian media that the Darebin City Council had banned men from applying for a new position despite being an "equal opportunity employer". During the 2022 Victorian state election Labor took what they described as a 'Greens-dominated' Darebin council to court for removing Labor's billboards in the state seat of Northcote . Labor
336-404: The 2021 census, the shire had a population of 13,483, up from 12,995 in the 2016 census. ^ - Territory divided with another LGA * - Not noted in 2016 Census # - Not noted in 2021 Census List of localities (Victoria) 37°03′00″S 143°44′00″E / 37.05000°S 143.73333°E / -37.05000; 143.73333 This Australian government-related article
360-451: The Darebin area has seen average incomes and property values increase significantly in the region, particularly in the suburbs of Northcote , Fairfield , Alphington and Thornbury . As a result, there has been a dramatic change in the economy of Darebin and the types of businesses that operate. For example, since 2006, there has been increases in the total exports of the following industry sectors: Darebin also experienced growth thanks to
384-473: The Darebin arts community are locals, Rose Turtle Ertler, Sundown and/or Last Stand, The Contrast, The Melbourne Ukulele Kollective , DIY art shows and house gigs collective, Loveanarchistpress Publishing, Performing Older Women's Circus (POW Circus) and TRAX Arts. Darebin celebrates the artistry and diversity of the community with regular festivals and events such as the Darebin Music Feast and
408-676: The High Vibes festival. The city also funds community music, such as the Preston Symphony Orchestra and public artwork, such as the Fairfield Industrial Dog Object . The Preston Market is a central feature of Darebin and attracts people from all around the area. In August 2017 the City of Darebin followed the City of Yarra Council in deciding not to celebrate Australia Day events. This
432-542: The city until the 2020 local government elections: Noel Harvey OAM, Hugh Delahunty , and Karen Douglas. Councillors elected at the 2020 election are: The council meets in the council chambers at the council headquarters in the Maryborough Municipal Offices, which is also the location of the council's administrative activities. It also provides customer services at both its administrative centre in Maryborough, and its service centre in Talbot. In
456-440: The mining boom, with a 57% increase in mining-relating exports from 2006 to 2012, despite there being no mines in the municipality. Of the 11,575 registered businesses in Darebin, the most common industry sectors are: As of 2012, Darebin has 144,086 residents living in its boundaries which include 5,344 hectares or 53 km . This gives the area of Darebin a population density of 26.96 persons per hectare. Darebin residents have
480-403: The region. These businesses create 55,278 jobs for locals and residents of Melbourne, and the Darebin area itself has 74,291 employed residents. Darebin had a Gross Regional Product of A$ 5.23 billion in 2012, a 0.3% increase on the previous year. Since 2001, approximately A$ 1 billion of extra GRP has been created in the region. The biggest exports in Darebin are: Since 2006, gentrification in
504-475: The rest of Melbourne. Since 2006, the largest single increase in transportation use has been in train travel, with 2,423 more residents catching the train, compared to 2,416 new vehicle drivers. This is the largest increase in Victoria. Darebin City has an active artist community which is contemporary, experimental and culturally diverse. Writers, musicians and visual artists flock to the locality for performance, collaboration and acceptance. Notable contributors to
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#1732794045800528-521: The top 25%, with a 3.4% increase in these households since 2006. Darebin has a diverse multicultural population, with 33.7% of residents being born overseas. The most common countries of birth are: 26% of Darebin residents also arrived in Australia within the last 5 years. Darebin as a region is home to many environmentalists , and this, along with Darebin's proximity to the Melbourne CBD,
552-694: Was criticised by conservative commentators, with the Federal government subsequently removing the council's powers to hold citizenship ceremonies. In the lead-up to the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey the council announced it will allow pro same-sex marriage campaigners to use its facilities and services (for free) and deny this access to those of an alternate view. This was criticised by conservative commentators but welcomed by community members. The council subsequently reversed its plans to oppose those campaigning for
576-628: Was formed in 1994 with the merger of most of the former Cities of Northcote and Preston , with the transfer of the portion of the City of Northcote of Heidelberg Road to the City of Yarra and minor adjustments with the former Cities of Coburg , Heidelberg and the Shire of Diamond Valley . Coming into effect at the 2020 election , Darebin was divided into nine single-member wards, each elected through preferential voting. Prior to this, councillors were elected from three multi-member wards. The Labor Party did not officially endorse candidates in Darebin. However, ten party members contested as part of
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