Shire of Derby/West Kimberley

Name

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley

Legal name

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley

Website

https://sdwk.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Community infrastructure
• Council rates
• Ranger services

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Rates: Property rates calculated on Gross Rental Value (GRV) or Unimproved Value (UV), with rate in dollar and minimum payment thresholds. GRV rate: 16.0020 cents per dollar with $1,745 minimum. UV rate: 14.8290 cents per dollar with $742 minimum.
2. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including facility hire, planning applications, health permits, sports and recreation programs, and waste management services.
3. Government Grants: Funding from State Government agencies including Kimberley Development Commission for economic development projects and other grant programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is a local government authority delivering statutory municipal services across 120,146 square kilometres in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. It provides a broad portfolio of regulatory and community services including town planning, building permits, waste management, ranger services, airport and port operations, roads, health inspections, libraries, leisure facilities, and youth services. The Shire is funded through council rates, government grants, and service fees, and is governed by an elected council.

Product overview

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is a local government authority providing a comprehensive suite of community services across the West Kimberley region. The shire operates as a service-based organization with multiple interconnected service areas including town planning, waste management, ranger services, airport operations, health services, transport licensing, roads infrastructure, leisure and recreation facilities, libraries, youth services, and port operations. The service portfolio is delivered through the Executive Management Team (CEO, Director Infrastructure, Director Corporate Services, Director Community Planning) and encompasses both regulatory functions (planning, building, health compliance) and community amenities (pools, libraries, parks). Services are accessible via the shire offices in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, with online payment options through BPOINT and procurement processes through VendorPanel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Town Planning Services Development assessment, local planning scheme administration, coastal vulnerability studies, and bushfire prone area assessments for property owners and developers in the Shire.
• Waste Management Services Waste collection, disposal, and management services including recycling programs and bin management for residents across the Shire.
• Ranger Services Animal management, bushfire management, emergency response, and infringement notice services delivered to residents and visitors across the Shire.
• Airport Operations Management of Derby Airport (YDBY) and Fitzroy Crossing Aerodrome (YFTZ), including general aviation, RFDS base, and aircraft maintenance services.
• Building Services Building permit processing, inspections, and compliance services for property owners and builders within the Shire.
• Health Services Environmental health, food safety, mosquito management, swimming pool inspections, and Aboriginal environmental health services.
• Transport Licensing Department of Transport licensing services including vehicle registration and licensing transactions on behalf of the State Government.
• Roads Services Road maintenance, road condition monitoring, and crossover construction services spanning 100km sealed and 1,500km unsealed roads.
• Cemeteries and Burials Cemetery management and burial services for residents and families across the Shire.
• Leisure and Recreation Facilities Swimming pools, sports programs, parks, playgrounds, town ovals, and Derby Golf Course management for community use.
• Library Services Public library services including events, programs, and S.T.E.A.M. educational activities for residents and visitors.
• Youth Services Youth centre programs and school holiday activities for young residents of the Shire.
• Derby Wharf Operations Port of Derby management including export facility, jetty walkway, and wharf operations.
• Community Events and Grants Event organization, grants and funding administration, and community support programs for residents and community groups.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shire of East Pilbara: Large remote Pilbara region shire in Western Australia. Comparable given similar remote operating context, resource industry exposure, small residential rate base across vast land area, and reliance on mining sector economic activity.
• Shire of Ashburton: Pilbara-adjacent remote shire in Western Australia. Comparable given similar vast geographic area, remote community service delivery challenges, unsealed road network management, and resource sector economic base.
• Town of Port Hedland: Port-focused Pilbara town in Western Australia. Comparable regional WA local government with port operations, small permanent population relative to economic throughput, and exposure to resource industry cycles affecting rate revenue.
• Shire of Halls Creek: Remote East Kimberley local government in Western Australia. Comparable as a small remote WA shire with predominantly Aboriginal population, similar service delivery challenges across vast geography, and dependence on state grants for service sustainability.
• City of Karratha: Regional Pilbara city in Western Australia. Comparable as a regional WA local government entity providing port, airport, and infrastructure services to a small permanent population with significant resource sector economic activity.
• Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley: Neighbouring Kimberley shire in Western Australia. Highly comparable given shared regional context, Aboriginal community service delivery obligations, tourism focus on attractions like the Bungle Bungles, and similar small resident base with vast land area.
• Shire of Carnarvon: Remote coastal Gascoyne shire in Western Australia. Comparable as a remote WA shire managing airport operations, fishing/agriculture sector, tropical climate exposure, and a small ratepayer base across a vast geographic footprint.
• Shire of Broome: Adjacent Kimberley region local government in Western Australia. Comparable as a regional WA shire serving tourism-driven coastal communities with similar Aboriginal population demographics, statutory rate-setting powers, and tropical cyclone exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShireofDerbyWestKimberley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shire-of-derby-west-kimberley
• Instagraminstagram.com/shireofderbywestkimberley

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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