Warren Shire

Warren Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Macquarie River and the Mitchell and Oxley Highways. The use of the area is mainly for wool and cotton growing.

Warren Shire
New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Warren Shire Council Administration Office, 2017
Coordinates31°42′S 147°50′E
Population
 • Density0.26/km2 (0.67/sq mi)
Established1 January 1957 (1957-01-01)
Area10,760 km2 (4,154.5 sq mi)
MayorMilton Quigley (Unaligned)
Council seatWarren
RegionOrana
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal division(s)Parkes
WebsiteWarren Shire
LGAs around Warren Shire:
Brewarrina Walgett Coonamble
Bogan Warren Shire Gilgandra
Bogan Lachlan Narromine

The shire was formed on 1 January 1957 through the amalgamation of Marthaguy Shire with the Municipality of Warren. The shire includes the regional towns of Warren and Nevertire.

The mayor of Warren Shire Council is Cr. Milton Quigley, who is unaligned with any political party.

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