Shire of Beverley

What Shire of Beverley does

Shire of Beverley is a statutory local government entity operating in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt, 138 km southeast of Perth. It was formally established in 1871 as the Beverley Roads Board and reorganised as the Shire under the Local Government Act 1960, currently governed under the Local Government Act 1995 by an elected Council of seven Councillors led by Shire President Cr Dee Ridgway and managed operationally by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gollan. The Shire provides municipal services across 2,310 km² to a population of 1,669 residents in 952 dwellings, covering 758 km of roads (241 km sealed, 517 km unsealed).

The Shire's service portfolio spans 14 core functions: rates and taxation (calculated on GRV for townsite properties and UV for rural properties), transport and licensing agency services, emergency services (bush fire control, harvest bans, defibrillator network), ranger services (dog and cat registration), road and works maintenance, building and planning approvals, cemetery management (with digital Chronicle records), waste collection and landfill, plus community facilities including a seasonal 50m swimming pool, unmanned gymnasium, a 19-site caravan park with six cabins, a 24-seat community bus, the 1938 Town Hall, and the 10-unit Beverley Hunt Road retirement village. The Shire also publishes the Beverley Blarney community newsletter monthly (1,100 circulation since 1984).

Revenue is generated primarily through mandatory property rates ($3.08M levied annually, calculated at 0.127549 cents per dollar of GRV and 0.004706 cents per dollar of UV with a $1,089 minimum), supplemented by transaction-based service fees (building permits, planning applications, licensing, waste disposal, pool and gym admission, caravan park fees ranging from $22-$215, facility hire, and Beverley Blarney advertising) and operational/capital grants from State and Federal governments. Total disclosed revenue is $6.6M AUD. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the Shire Administration Office at 136 Vincent Street, an online portal, community facilities, and outreach through the website, Facebook page, and the Blarney newsletter. No proprietary technology platforms are operated beyond standard local government administrative systems, and no AI/ML capabilities are referenced.

Name

Shire of Beverley

Legal name

Shire of Beverley

Website

https://beverley.wa.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shire of Beverley is a Western Australian local government entity serving 1,669 residents across 2,310 km², delivering rates administration, road maintenance, emergency services, planning approvals, waste management, and community facilities under the Local Government Act 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Rates collection
• Community facilities
• Waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Rates Revenue: Property rates constitute the primary revenue source, calculated based on Gross Rental Value (GRV) for townsite properties and Unimproved Value (UV) for rural properties. The 2025/26 rates include 0.127549 cents per dollar on GRV and 0.004706 cents per dollar on UV, with a minimum rate of $1,089.
2. Service Fees: Various fees for services including building permits, planning applications, licensing services, waste disposal, swimming pool admission, gym membership, caravan park fees, and facility hire.
3. Government Grants: Operational and capital grants received from State and Federal Government for infrastructure projects, community services, and public health initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Shire of Beverley is a local government authority in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt that delivers statutory municipal services across a 2,310 km² area to approximately 1,669 residents. Core offerings include rates and taxation administration, transport and licensing services, emergency services (bush fire control), ranger services, road and works maintenance, building and planning approvals, waste collection and recycling, cemetery management, and operation of community facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, caravan park, and town hall venues.

Product overview

The Shire of Beverley is a local government authority providing comprehensive municipal services to the Beverley community in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt. Rather than a unified software product, the shire operates a portfolio of service delivery functions including rates and taxation, transport licensing, emergency services, ranger services, road maintenance, building and planning approvals, waste management, cemetery management, and community facilities (swimming pool, gymnasium, caravan park, community bus, and hall venues). The shire also publishes the monthly Beverley Blarney newsletter and maintains digital records for cemetery management. Services are delivered through the shire office, online portal, and physical facilities throughout the shire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rates and Taxation Services
• Transport and Licensing Services
• Emergency Services
• Ranger Services
• Road and Works Services
• Building and Planning Services
• Cemetery Management
• Waste Management Services
• Beverley Swimming Pool
• Gymnasium
• Beverley Caravan Park and Cabins
• Community Bus
• Town Hall and Lesser Hall
• Beverley Hunt Road Village
• Beverley Blarney Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides emergency services to 1,669 residents across 2,310km² with fire brigades, CESM, and defibrillator network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Shire of Kalamunda: Perth Hills local government offering the same comprehensive local government service portfolio; larger and more urban but directly comparable operating model.
• City of Armadale: Metropolitan Perth local government operating rates, planning, emergency, community and recreation services at scale; comparable service delivery framework but in a much larger urban jurisdiction.
• City of Swan: Larger, urban-fringe local government authority in the Perth metro area operating the same rate-funded local government service model but at significantly greater scale and population base.

Direct peers

• Shire of York: Adjacent Avon Valley/Wheatbelt shire in Western Australia of comparable size and service mix. Operates as a local government authority providing rates, roads, planning, community and emergency services across a similar rural footprint.
• Shire of Northam: Central Wheatbelt shire of comparable geography; delivers the same portfolio of local government services (rates, roads, planning, recreation) with a larger regional town centre. Closest direct scale-comparable peer.
• Shire of Mundaring: Eastern Metropolitan Perth shire operating rates, planning, community and emergency services. Slightly larger but offers directly comparable local government service delivery model and demographic profile.
• Shire of Toodyay: Neighbouring shire in the eastern Perth/Wheatbelt region providing the same full suite of local government services including rates, emergency services, recreation facilities, and heritage-tourism infrastructure.
• Shire of Brookton: Small Wheatbelt shire of comparable size to Beverley (~1,000-2,000 population), offering the same portfolio of local government services and asset base (roads, recreation, community facilities).
• Shire of Wandering: Very small Wheatbelt shire with comparable population scale; provides the same local government services structure including rates, roads, and community facilities in a similar rural operating context.

Others

• Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA): Peak industry body representing all Western Australian local governments including the Shire of Beverley. Provides sector advocacy, training, and procurement services to comparable shires - not a direct peer but the closest sector ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/beverleyshire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shire-of-beverley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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