Shire of Mount Rouse

The Shire of Mount Rouse was a local government area about 270 kilometres (168 mi) west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 1,407 square kilometres (543.2 sq mi), and existed from 1860 until 1994.

Shire of Mount Rouse
Victoria
Location in Victoria
Former council chambers in Penshurst
Population2,350 (1992)
 • Density1.670/km2 (4.326/sq mi)
Established1860
Area1,407 km2 (543.2 sq mi)
Council seatPenshurst
RegionBarwon South West
CountyVilliers
LGAs around Shire of Mount Rouse:
Dundas Ararat Ararat
Dundas Shire of Mount Rouse Mortlake
Minhamite Warrnambool Mortlake
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