Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

What Shire of Wongan-Ballidu does

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is a local government authority in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, operating under the Local Government Act 1995. It serves a population of approximately 1,297 residents across 10 localities (Wongan Hills, Ballidu, Cadoux, Kondut, Burakin, East Ballidu, West Ballidu, Lake Hinds, Lake Ninan, Mocardy) spanning 3,369 km². Governance is provided by an elected Council (President Stuart Boekeman, Deputy President Mandy Stephenson, plus five councillors) supported by a five-person executive leadership team headed by CEO Sam Dolzadelli. The Shire maintains 1,279 km of road network (406 km sealed, 873 km unsealed), over 640 hectares of parks and gardens, and operates community facilities including the Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, heritage centres, and event venues.

The Shire's service portfolio spans waste management (kerbside collection, bulk waste, Containers for Change program), building and planning regulation, environmental health, ranger services, bushfire and emergency management, aged care (Staying in Place program), tourism (astrotourism, wildflower trails, Reynoldson's Flora Reserve), and community development grants. It is also a co-located access point for federal services (Services Australia, Department of Transport, Trans WA). Revenue is generated from four primary streams: property rates (with pensioner and senior rebates), statutory fees and charges (building permits, planning, waste, animal registration), state and federal government grants, and service charges (waste, facilities). Pricing is public and reset annually; the 2025/2026 schedule is effective until 30 June 2026. The technology stack is standard local government administrative software — rate management, document management, and basic municipal infrastructure tools — with no proprietary platforms.

The operating model is a hybrid of direct public service delivery (in-person at the Wongan Hills administration office, CRC, and field crews across the shire) and ecosystem-based community engagement (volunteer organisations, sporting clubs, progress associations, public council meetings rotating annually to Ballidu and Cadoux, SMS alert system 'Keep Me Posted', eNewsletter, Facebook, and the Wongan-Balli Boomer newsletter). Revenue concentration is functional rather than commercial: the shire is the sole statutory provider within its boundaries, so concentration risk applies to the rateable base (~736 dwellings) rather than customer churn. The entity is not investment-eligible in the conventional sense — it is a non-profit government authority with no funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Legal name

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Website

https://wongan.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is a local government authority in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, providing municipal services — rates, waste, roads, building/planning, emergency management, community facilities, and aged care — to approximately 1,297 residents across 10 localities spanning 3,369 km².

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Solid Waste Landfill (562212), Landscaping Services (561730), Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Waste management services
• Community facilities management
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wongan Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Rates Revenue: Property rates levied on residential, commercial, and agricultural properties within the shire boundaries. Rates are the primary source of local government funding, supplemented by pensioner and senior rebates.
2. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including building permits, planning fees, waste management charges, facility hire, animal registration, and other regulatory services. Current fees and charges effective until 30 June 2026.
3. Government Grants: State and federal government grants supporting infrastructure projects, community services, and operational funding. Grants mentioned include funding for emergency management, roads, and community development.
4. Service Charges: Kerbside waste collection, bulk waste management, waste facility access, and other utility-style services billed to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is a local government authority providing municipal services to approximately 1,297 residents across 10 localities in the Western Australian Wheatbelt. Core offerings include rates administration, waste management (kerbside collection, bulk waste, recycling), road maintenance across 1,279 km of roads, building and planning approvals, emergency management (bushfire services), community facilities (gymnasium, swimming pool, Community Resource Centre), aged care support, tourism promotion, and community development grants.

Product overview

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is a local government authority providing a comprehensive suite of municipal services to the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Services include community facilities (gymnasium, swimming pool, community resource centre, library, and various hireable venues), waste management and recycling, building and planning services, emergency management (bushfire services), aged care (Staying in Place program), tourism promotion (astrotourism, trails, wildflowers), and community development funding. The Shire operates primarily as a service delivery organisation rather than a technology product company, offering both physical infrastructure and administrative services to approximately 1,297 residents across multiple localities including Wongan Hills, Ballidu, Cadoux, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Management Services Includes kerbside collection, bulk waste management, trailer hire, Containers for Change program, and waste management facility operations for Shire residents.
• Keep Me Posted SMS Notification Service An SMS notification subscription service that alerts community members about harvest bans, vehicle movement restrictions, and emergency community information. Available to all Shire of Wongan-Ballidu residents.
• Community Resource Centre (CRC) Services Provides government service access including Department of Transport services, Services Australia, Trans WA bus bookings, library and eResources, printing, and secretarial services for residents and visitors of the Shire.
• Wongan Gymnasium A newly developed sporting complex featuring a gymnasium with memberships available through the Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre. Available to Shire residents and visitors.
• Swimming Pool Facility Municipal swimming pool facility managed by the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, available to residents and visitors during the swimming season.
• Facility and Venue Hire Various venues available for hire including community centres, sporting facilities, function rooms, and the Wongan Hills Community Club. Open to community groups, businesses, and individuals.
• Building and Planning Services Building services, permit applications, town planning, development approval, and heritage management for property owners and developers within the Shire.
• Emergency Management Services Bushfire management, burning periods and permits, emergency contacts, total fire ban management, and harvest/vehicle movement bans. Joint Local Emergency Management Committee with Shire of Victoria Plains formed March 2025.
• Tourism Services Astrotourism, tracks and trails, wildflower viewing, Lake Ninan, and visitor information through the Wongan Hills Visitors Centre. Targeted at visitors to the Wheatbelt region.
• Staying in Place Aged Care Program Aged care program providing support services for senior residents of the Shire to help them remain in their homes and community.
• Community Development Fund Annual grants program supporting local community groups and organisations to deliver projects, events, and initiatives within the Shire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 active members at Wongan-Ballidu Seniors Recreation Centre demonstrating social inclusion impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WA Local Government Association (WALGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWALGA is the peak industry body for WA's 139 local governments. The Shire accesses WALGA's preferred supplier panels, eQuotes system, and commercial negotiations for goods and services. WALGA provides guidance on purchasing and tendering issues and negotiates service agreements on behalf of the sector.
• WestCyclecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with WestCycle (Western Australian cycling organization) for the Bike it to Ballidu Gravel cycling event. WestCycle partnership has transformed the event from a school fundraiser into a full-scale gravel cycling festival attracting hundreds of riders from across Western Australia.
• Keep Australia Beautiful WAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community clean-up events including Keep Australia Beautiful Week activities and the Big Community Clean Up initiative.
• Shire of Victoria PlainscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) formed in March 2025 combining emergency management arrangements for both shires. Provides efficient emergency management capability for the district.
• Services AustraliacoreOthersGovernment services available through the Community Resource Centre including Centrelink services and other federal government service access.
• Department of Transport (WA)coreOthersTransport services available at the Community Resource Centre including driver licensing, vehicle registration, and change of address processing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shire of Victoria Plains: Neighbouring Wheatbelt local government authority and current joint-LEMC partner. Closest operational peer by geography, service mix, and population profile, making it the most direct comparator for benchmarking service delivery and shared-services arrangements.
• Shire of Dalwallinu: Adjacent Wheatbelt local government in Western Australia with similar small-population, large-area profile. Comparable across roads, waste, community services, and emergency management functions, and an obvious candidate for future shared-services expansion.
• Shire of Moora: Wheatbelt local government with comparable population scale, road network length, and service portfolio. Relevant peer for benchmarking waste, recreation, and emergency management delivery in a dispersed rural setting.
• Shire of Dowerin: Small Wheatbelt local government operating a similar municipal service portfolio including events, waste, and community facilities. Comparable scale and operating model.
• Shire of Goomalling: Wheatbelt local government authority of similar size and service breadth, providing a useful benchmark for rates revenue, road maintenance unit costs, and community engagement practices.

Regional players

• Shire of Gingin: Larger Wheatbelt coastal-adjacent local government with overlapping service categories including waste, planning, and emergency management, but operating in a different economic geography closer to Perth.

Broad incumbents

• City of Swan: Large metropolitan-perimeter local government in WA with a much broader portfolio and larger rate base, illustrating how a scaled incumbent operates versions of the same municipal functions Wongan-Ballidu delivers.

Others

• Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA): Peak industry body for WA's 139 local governments. Acts as a procurement, advocacy, and capability partner for shires including Wongan-Ballidu, shaping the policy and commercial environment in which the Shire operates.
• Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ): Inter-state equivalent peak body for Queensland local governments. Useful peer for benchmarking sector-wide advocacy and shared procurement models outside WA.
• Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV): Victorian equivalent peak body for local government. Provides inter-jurisdictional benchmarking on small-shire operating models, shared services, and rural community sustainability programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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