Shire of Perenjori

What Shire of Perenjori does

The Shire of Perenjori is a local government authority established under the Local Government Act 1995 of Western Australia, operating as a public governmental entity for the Perenjori and Latham districts in WA's northern agricultural region, 350 km north of Perth. It is governed by an elected council of seven councillors under a Shire President and is accountable to the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. The entity delivers a broad portfolio of mandated and discretionary services: community facilities (public libraries in Perenjori and Latham, a 24-hour gymnasium, a seasonal aquatic centre, a caravan park with powered sites and chalets, a recreation pavilion, and the REED childcare centre), municipal services (waste collection contracted to Veolia and Avon Waste, environmental health approvals, emergency and bushfire management in coordination with DFES, transport and licensing administration with the Department of Transport WA, cemetery services, and pet registration), and economic development initiatives (a fully occupied two-unit Business Incubator Project and a Local Business Directory).

Underlying technology is conventional local-government office IT: a public website (perenjori.wa.gov.au) for information and forms, computer-based licensing systems used to administer Department of Transport theory and hazard perception tests, and facility management systems supporting the caravan park, aquatic centre, gym, and cemetery. No public APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology stack is functionally adequate rather than differentiated.

Revenue mechanics are typical of an Australian rural shire. The Shire does not disclose revenue figures on its public website but publishes annual budgets and rate information. The primary recurring revenue base is rates and property taxes levied on in-Shire property owners, supplemented by state and federal government grants (documented grant successes span 2012–2023) for community projects and infrastructure. A secondary fee-for-service layer captures transaction-based revenue from caravan park accommodation (A$18–A$902/night depending on unit), gym memberships (free for residents; A$6.50 day / A$183 annual for non-residents), dog and cat registration (A$5–A$250 depending on term and sterilisation status), cemetery services (burial A$1,179), and facility hire. Customer segments are geography-defined — local residents (primary), local businesses, visitors and tourists during the July–October wildflower season, sporting and community groups, and mining-sector contractors requiring accommodation and local procurement. Marketing and distribution are conducted through the website, Facebook and Instagram pages for the Shire and each sub-brand, monthly open council meetings, community events such as the Perenjori Agricultural Show and Australia Day celebrations, and direct walk-in service at the 56 Fowler Street administration office.

Name

Shire of Perenjori

Legal name

Shire of Perenjori

Website

https://www.perenjori.wa.gov.au

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Shire of Perenjori is a Western Australian local government authority delivering mandated municipal and community services — waste management, environmental health, emergency services, libraries, recreation, and a caravan park — to residents and businesses in Perenjori and Latham, funded by property rates, government grants, and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Waste management
• Community facilities
• Public library services
• Municipal administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Perenjori

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Rates and Property Taxes: Local government rates levied on properties within the Shire boundaries as the primary source of revenue for council operations and services.
2. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including facility hire, waste collection, pet registration, building permits, and other regulatory fees charged to residents and businesses.
3. Grants and Funding: Funding received from state and federal government programs for community projects, infrastructure, and development initiatives. Multiple grant success stories documented from 2012-2023.
4. Facility Memberships and Entry Fees: Revenue from gym memberships, caravan park accommodation, and aquatic centre entry fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Shire of Perenjori is a local government authority that delivers statutory municipal services and operates community facilities for residents of the Perenjori and Latham region in Western Australia's northern agricultural area. Core offerings include waste management, environmental health, emergency services (bushfire brigades), transport and licensing, cemetery services, pet registration, public library, gymnasium, aquatic centre, caravan park, childcare, and economic development support (business incubator and local business directory). Revenue is generated through rates and property taxes, fees and charges, grants, and facility memberships.

Product overview

The Shire of Perenjori operates as a local government authority providing a diverse portfolio of community services and facilities rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include community facilities (library, gymnasium, aquatic centre, sporting facilities, childcare), accommodation services (caravan park), health services (medical centre), municipal services (waste management, environmental health, emergency services, transport licensing, cemetery, pet registration), and economic development initiatives (business incubator, local business directory). These services are delivered through the shire's administrative offices, physical facilities, and the perenjori.wa.gov.au website as information portals rather than integrated digital products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perenjori Caravan Park: Caravan park accommodation facility operated by the Shire
• Perenjori Aquatic Centre
• Perenjori Library
• Perenjori Gymnasium
• REED - Regional Education and Early Development

Products and services

• Perenjori Public Library Public library service located within the Shire's Administration building, holding approximately 1,500 items including books, audio/visual cassettes, CDs, and DVDs. Operates as part of the State Library of Western Australia and also runs the Latham Public Library (1,300 items). Provides eAudiobook and eBook access via BorrowBox and Libby apps. Available to local residents and visitors.
• Perenjori Gymnasium 24-hour air-conditioned gymnasium facility adjacent to the Aquatic Centre, providing cardio equipment, free weights, and exercise equipment. Membership-based with free access for Perenjori residents and paid membership tiers for non-residents (day, monthly, six-month, twelve-month passes plus bond-access swipe card).
• Perenjori Caravan Park Accommodation facility known as 'the best kept secret in the west', offering powered van sites, tent camping, 24-unit village accommodation, chalets, and a park home, including pet-friendly camping options. Located at the corner of North Road and Crossing Street, Perenjori, and catering to tourists, mining contractor workforces, and travelers.
• Perenjori Aquatic Centre Seasonal aquatic facility (October to April) featuring a 6-lane 25m lap pool and a leisure/toddler pool with water features, plus a 24/7 gym. Free entry during the 2024/25 pool season. Available to local residents, visitors, and tourists.
• Regional Education and Early Development (REED) - Perenjori Childcare Childcare centre providing early education and development services for families in Perenjori and surrounding communities. Includes activity rooms, meeting rooms, and consultation facilities. Operated by the Shire through its partnership with REED.
• Perenjori Recreation Pavilion and Sporting Facilities Community facility hub featuring a commercial kitchen, two squash courts, two sets of changerooms, and access to football/cricket oval. The Latham Community Centre adds tennis courts, male and female showers, and RV-friendly campsite during tourist season. Available to sporting clubs and community groups.
• Waste Management Services Municipal waste collection and disposal service. Household rubbish is collected every Thursday morning by contractors (Veolia/Avon Waste), with the Perenjori and Latham Refuse Sites offering separate disposal allocations for green waste, car bodies, and waste oil (drum muster at Latham). Provided to local residents and businesses.
• Environmental Health Services Comprehensive environmental health services including building licence approvals, food premise compliance, infectious disease investigations, public building inspections, and water quality monitoring. Provided to residents, businesses, and operators within the Shire.
• Perenjori Medical Centre Medical centre offering doctor appointments on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with bookings through Perenjori or Morawa Medical Centre. Provides primary health services to local residents and surrounding rural communities.
• Emergency Services (Bushfire Brigades) Bushfire brigade services including Perenjori Town and Latham brigades, coordinated with St John Ambulance and DFES. Includes emergency management arrangements, recovery plans, bushfire risk management plans, and total fire ban information. Provided to local residents and the broader region.
• Transport and Licensing Services Computer-based Theory Tests and Hazard Perception Tests conducted on behalf of the Department of Transport WA. Residents can also access Practical Driving Assessments through neighbouring Shires (Irwin, Morawa, Three Springs, Carnamah, Coorow). Provided to local residents seeking driver's licensing.
• Cemetery Services Burial and cemetery services at Perenjori Cemetery (North Road) and Latham Cemetery (Summers Road), including niche wall facilities, monument and funeral director licences, grave reopening/exhumation, and burial plot reservation. Provided to families and the local community.
• Pet Registration Statutory dog and cat registration service with annual, three-year, and lifetime registration options. Includes microchipping, Ranger services (contracted to Canine Control with random monthly patrols), and pound facilities. Fees for dogs set by tier (sterilised, unsterilised, working dogs) with separate cat registration schedule.
• Business Incubator Project Two business incubator units located at the old depot site, designed to encourage the startup of small businesses servicing town and mining operations. Currently fully occupied with no available units. Offered to local entrepreneurs and small business operators.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeoliacoreOthersVeolia provides waste collection services for the Shire, conducting household rubbish collection every Thursday morning. The partnership was noted as having occasional service disruptions due to staff illness.
• Avon WastecoreOthersAvon Waste undertakes waste collection services for household bins in Perenjori.
• Department of Transport WAcoreOthersThe Shire conducts computer Theory Tests and Hazard Perception Tests on behalf of the Department of Transport. The Department handles all transport licensing fees and charges.
• State Library of Western Australia (SLWA)coreOthersPerenjori Public Library functions as part of the State Library of Western Australia, receiving monthly exchanges to keep the library updated with new items. The library also provides access to eAudiobooks and eBooks via BorrowBox and Libby apps.
• Regional Education and Early Development (REED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREED provides high-quality childcare and early education services at the Perenjori facility, working alongside families and the community.
• Shires of Irwin, Morawa, Three Springs, Carnamah & CoorowminorOthersRegional partnership for conducting Practical Driving Assessments (PDAs) for licensing - residents can visit these neighbouring shires for driving tests.
• Canine ControlminorOthersRanger services contracted to Canine Control, who conduct random monthly patrols in the Perenjori townsite for animal management.
• St John Ambulance Western AustraliacoreOthersSt John Ambulance Perenjori sub-centre provides volunteer emergency medical services in the community, coordinated through the Shire's emergency services planning.
• Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)coreOthersDFES works with the Shire's bush fire brigades and provides emergency management support, resources, and total fire ban information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shire of Morawa: Neighbouring Western Australian rural shire located 39 km from Perenjori; provides the same set of local government services (rates, waste, facilities, planning) to a similar small agricultural population, and is a regional PDA partner.
• Shire of Three Springs: Adjacent WA wheatbelt shire operating under the same Local Government Act 1995 framework; offers directly comparable statutory services, community facilities, and rate-based revenue model in a similar small rural setting.
• Shire of Carnamah: Neighbouring northern agricultural WA shire; comparable mandate, scale, and service portfolio (rates, waste, recreation, emergency services) with the Shire of Perenjori, and a regional licensing partnership peer.
• Shire of Coorow: Adjacent WA rural shire providing the same statutory local government services to a comparable small population, with similar facility mix and rate-based revenue structure.
• Shire of Dalwallinu: Wildflower Country member shire at the western end of the Wildflower Way Tourist Drive; directly comparable tourism positioning, service portfolio, and small rural local government operating model.
• Shire of Irwin: Regional WA shire partnering with Perenjori for Practical Driving Assessments; provides the same local government services under the same WA legislative framework to a similar small coastal/rural community.
• Shire of Mingenew: Northern agricultural WA shire with comparable population scale, agricultural economy, and community facility portfolio; operates under identical statutory framework as Perenjori.
• Shire of Chapman Valley: Neighbouring rural WA shire in the northern agricultural region; comparable mandate, scale, and service mix including Wildflower Country tourism positioning.

Broad incumbents

• City of Greater Geraldton: Major regional centre at the eastern end of the Wildflower Way Tourist Drive; operates the same statutory local government services at materially larger scale, serving as the regional hub adjacent to Perenjori's catchment.

Others

• Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA): Peak industry body representing all WA local governments including Perenjori; comparable only as the sector membership organisation through which Perenjori engages with state-level policy, advocacy, and shared services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shireofperenjori
• Instagraminstagram.com/shireofperenjori
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shire-of-perenjori

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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