Shire of Collie
Overview
The town of Collie is located 60 kilometres from the regional port city of Bunbury and is well serviced by both road and rail. The current population of the shire is 9,079 (2008). Mining and power generation are the major contributors to the local economy.
Historically a coalfield, Collie currently has the presence of two major coal mining companies, Griffin Coal Mining Company and Wesfarmers Premier Coal Ltd. Mining takes place at the Premier, Muja, and Ewington mine sites, producing all the state's coal supplies, which are sold on the domestic market. Western Power uses the majority of the coal for electricity generation with the remainder used by industry in the production of alumina, mineral sands, cement and nickel.
The Worsley Alumina Refinery situated near Collie processes bauxite mined in the Shire of Boddington. Alumina production is currently at record levels with a processing value of $1,65 billion in 2007/08.
| Suburbs and localities | Significant local events | Tourist attractions | Local industries |
| Ewington | Griffin festival | Tourist Coal Mine | Muja power station |
| Allanson | Collie Agricultural Show | Wellington Dam | Collie power station |
| Cardiff | Collie-Donnybrook Cycle Race | Museum | Worsley Alumina refinery |
| Buckingham | Motoring South West Drag Race | Muja Open Cut | Coal mining |
| Collie-Burn | Country Music Roundup | All Saints Church | Timber |
| Shotts | Busy Fingers Arts & Crafts | Harris River Dam | Farming |
| Mungalup | Scenic drive | Tourism | |
| Worsley | Aquaculture | ||
| Preston Road | Viticulture |
Statistics
Latest shire statistics
Census profile overview 1996-2006
Census profile detailed report 1996-2006
2006 Census quickstats
Shire Council
President: Mr Wayne Sanford
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Jason Whiteaker
Address: 87 Throssell Street Collie WA 6225
Phone: (08) 9734 1000
Email: shire@collie.wa.gov.au
Website: www.collie.wa.gov.au