Young Shire

Young Shire was a local government area in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was located adjacent to the Olympic Highway.

Young Shire
New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates34°17′S 148°19′E
Population12,236 (2011 census)
 • Density4.5419/km2 (11.7636/sq mi)
Established1 July 1980 (1980-07-01)
Abolished12 May 2016 (2016-05-12)
Area2,694 km2 (1,040.2 sq mi)
MayorBrian Ingram (Independent)
Council seatYoung
RegionSouth West Slopes
State electorate(s)Cootamundra
Federal division(s)Hume
WebsiteYoung Shire
LGAs around Young Shire:
Weddin Weddin Cowra
Bland Young Shire Boorowa
Temora Cootamundra Harden

Young Shire was created on 1 July 1980 from the amalgamation of the Municipality of Young with the surrounding Burrangong Shire.

The Shire included the town of Young and the small towns of Maimuru, Milvale, Thuddungra, Bribbaree, Monteagle, Wirrimah, Bendick Murrell, Koorawatha and Murringo.

In 2016, Young Shire was amalgamated into Hilltops Council. The last mayor of Young Shire Council was Cr. Brian Ingram, an independent politician.

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