SHIRE OF GINGIN

What SHIRE OF GINGIN does

The Shire of Gingin is a statutory local government entity in Western Australia, established in 1893 and headquartered in Gingin, that administers municipal services, infrastructure, and community programs across a district encompassing the townsites of Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin, Ledge Point, Seabird, and surrounding rural areas. It operates two administration offices (Gingin and Lancelin) and serves residents, ratepayers, and visitors through elected councillors and administrative staff. The Shire is publicly accountable to the Western Australian government and the local community, with no parent company or corporate subsidiaries.

Service delivery spans recreational facilities (a solar-heated 25-metre, 8-lane Gingin Aquatic Centre opened in 2004; two public libraries operated in conjunction with the State Library of Western Australia), community amenities (a cemetery operating since 1885, the Shire-owned Guilderton Holiday Park leased to a private operator), tourism infrastructure (off-road vehicle areas at Lancelin and Ledge Point, three visitor centres at Gingin, Guilderton, and Lancelin), and a broad regulatory and safety portfolio covering 8 bush fire brigades, 2 volunteer fire & rescue brigades, food safety inspections, animal management (including bee keeping permits and wandering livestock reporting), ranger services, planning and building approvals, waste collection, and emergency management. The Shire maintains over 923km of roads and is responsible for coastal hazard planning across four coastal townsites.

Revenue is derived from council rates, state government grants, and a portfolio of service fees (e.g., aquatic centre general admissions of $2.00-$15.50 and season passes up to $380.00, bee keeping permits at $177/year, multiple-visit passes), though no specific revenue or budget figure is publicly disclosed. The Shire operates no proprietary technology platform or public API, and offers no mobile application. Active strategic priorities include the multi-year Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) initiated in 2019 with a 2020 Coastal Inundation Study, ongoing partnerships with state agencies including DPIRD, DFES, and the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage, and oversight under an appointed Local Government Monitor with a Temporary Executive Manager Regulatory and Development Services (Mark Close) appointed to oversee council operations.

Name

SHIRE OF GINGIN

Legal name

Shire of Gingin

Website

https://gingin.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Shire of Gingin is a Western Australian local government entity established in 1893, administering municipal services, infrastructure, and community programs across the townsites of Gingin, Lancelin, Guilderton, Ledge Point, and Seabird for its residents, ratepayers, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Waste management
• Recreation facilities
• Emergency services
• Community planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Gingin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Shire of Gingin is a local government authority that administers municipal services for residents and ratepayers across its district, including waste collection, road and infrastructure maintenance, libraries, recreational facilities (aquatic centre, holiday park, off-road vehicle areas, visitor centres), cemetery services, emergency and bush fire management, food safety and animal management regulation, town planning and building approvals, and community support programmes. Services are funded through rates, government grants, and user fees and charges, and are delivered via administration offices in Gingin and Lancelin, the Council's website, community resource centres and visitor centres.

Product overview

The Shire of Gingin is a local government council in Western Australia providing community services across multiple areas. Rather than a unified product platform, it offers distinct service lines including: recreational facilities (Aquatic Centre, Libraries); community amenities (Cemetery, Holiday Park); safety services (Fire Emergency Services, Food Safety, Animal Management); coastal management (CHRMAP, Stable Fly Management); and recreation areas (Off-Road Vehicle Areas at Lancelin and Ledge Point, Visitor Centres). These services operate independently under the Shire's administrative structure, serving residents across the Shire's townsites of Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin, Ledge Point, and Seabird.

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Products and services

• Gingin Aquatic Centre A solar-heated 25-metre lap pool with 8 lanes, a leisure swimming area with beach entry, and amenities including a café kiosk and shaded BBQ areas. Offers programs including early morning swimming, swim squad, swim school, VacSwim, and aqua aerobics. Open to residents and visitors of the Shire of Gingin.
• Gingin & Lancelin Libraries Two public libraries operated by the Shire in conjunction with the State Library of Western Australia, offering free membership to WA residents. Services include book borrowing, e-resources, inter-library loans, and digital literacy programs.
• Gingin Cemetery Operational cemetery managed by the Shire since 1885, offering traditional burials and niche wall for ashes. Includes four sections for different denominations and memorial plaques at coastal locations.
• Guilderton Holiday Park Shire-owned tourist park offering river and ocean views with camping and caravan sites, chalets, and facilities managed by a private operator.
• Lancelin Off-Road Vehicle Area (LORVA) Gazetted off-road vehicle area approximately 2km long with shared space for off-road driving and sandboarding. Catering to four-wheel drive vehicles, motorbikes, and beach buggies with designated speed zones.
• Ledge Point Off-Road Vehicle Area (LPORVA) Smaller circuit-style off-road vehicle area catering to motorcycles and quads with junior and advanced rider tracks.
• Visitor Centres (Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin) Three visitor centres providing tourism information and services for the Shire's coastal townsites.
• Animal Management Services Services including bee keeping permits, poultry keeping regulations, wandering livestock reporting, and responsible cat and dog ownership programs.
• Food Safety Services Health services including food premises inspections, food sampling, complaint investigations, food recalls, and free I'M ALERT Food Safety Training for community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
• Fire Emergency Services Emergency management including 8 bush fire brigades, 2 volunteer fire & rescue brigades, firebreak orders, fire bans management, bushfire planning resources, and community emergency preparedness programs.
• Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) Comprehensive coastal planning initiative addressing erosion and inundation risks for Lancelin, Ledge Point, Seabird, and Guilderton with integrated Coastal Management Strategy.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPIRD is the key agency responsible for the administration of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Stable Fly Management Plan (SFMP). A Shared Responsibility with Shires Agreement includes DPIRD working with the Shire of Gingin to monitor public interactions, provide training to Shire inspectors, manage stakeholder relations, and manage education and communication with the public and industry.
• Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFES is the Hazard Management Authority for storms and floods and works with the Shire on bush fire preparedness. DFES prepares and declares Total Fire Bans and provides Bush Fire Plan templates. The Shire and DFES have prepared extensive resources to help residents plan how to protect their property in the event of a bush fire.
• Department of Planning, Lands and HeritagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are members of the Project Steering Committee overseeing the development of the Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) and Coastal Management Strategy (CMS) for the Shire's coastal townsites.
• Department of TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from the Department of Transport are members of the Project Steering Committee overseeing the development of the CHRMAP and CMS for the Shire's coastal townsites.
• Environmental Health AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Shire of Gingin, in conjunction with Environmental Health Australia, offers a free online food safety training tool (I'M ALERT) designed to educate anyone dealing with food hygiene, specifically for community groups, schools and not for profit organisations offering food services.
• State Library of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Shire of Gingin's two public libraries (Gingin and Lancelin) are operated in conjunction with the State Library of Western Australia. The Shire has access to books and audio-books held right across the state's public library network through the inter-library loans service.
• Shape Urban, Water Technology, Far Lane and Propagule (Project Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThese consultancy firms form the project team completing the technical assessments and developing the draft CHRMAP and Coastal Management Strategy (CMS) for the Shire of Gingin's coastal areas.
• Water CorporationminorOthersThe Water Corporation issued a community notice through the Shire's news feed regarding water-related matters affecting the Shire of Gingin community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Shire of Chittering: Neighbouring WA local government authority operating a similar rural-coastal mix of services including roads, recreation, planning, and emergency management. Closest geographic and demographic comparator to Gingin.
• Shire of Dandaragan: Adjacent regional WA Shire with comparable coastal townsites (Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Dandaragan) and similar small-population municipal service portfolio including caravan parks, libraries, and volunteer fire brigades.
• City of Wanneroo: Northern Perth metropolitan local government authority delivering comparable municipal services (libraries, recreation centres, waste collection, planning approvals) at a larger scale, providing a benchmark for Gingin's metropolitan-adjacent growth corridor.
• City of Swan: Eastern Perth metropolitan local government with a comparable mix of rural-agricultural and urban-fringe communities, providing analogous services around fire management, recreation, and community development.
• Shire of Mundaring: Perth Hills local government authority offering similar community services (libraries, aquatic/recreation, waste, fire preparedness) across a mix of small townsites and rural land.
• City of Greater Geraldton: Mid-sized WA regional local government managing coastal hazards, ports, tourism, and a broader rate base — a useful scaled-up comparator for Shire-level operational models.
• Shire of Augusta Margaret River: Tourism-intensive WA Shire with strong visitor economy (similar to Gingin's coastal town focus) including holiday parks, visitor centres, and coastal management programs.
• City of Joondalup: Northern Perth metropolitan local government providing comprehensive municipal services including leisure centres, libraries, and coastal management — a useful reference point for Gingin's metropolitan-adjacent service delivery.

Others

• Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA): Peak industry body representing all WA local governments including Gingin — a thematic peer as the Shire's sectoral counterpart for advocacy, capability building, and shared services procurement.
• Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (WA): WA state regulator that appoints Local Government Monitors and oversees Shire compliance — directly relevant as the regulator engaging with Gingin's governance arrangements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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