Central Darling Shire

Central Darling Shire is a local government area in the Far West region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Barrier Highway. Central Darling Shire was constituted in 1959 and at 53,511 square kilometres (20,661 sq mi), it is the largest incorporated local government area in New South Wales.

Central Darling Shire
New South Wales
Shire Office Complex, Wilcannia
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates31°34′S 143°22′E
Population
 • Density0.034255/km2 (0.088719/sq mi)
Established20 March 1959 (1959-03-20)
Area53,511 km2 (20,660.7 sq mi)
MayorRaymond Longfellow (Unaligned)
Council seatWilcannia
RegionFar West
State electorate(s)Barwon
Federal division(s)Parkes
WebsiteCentral Darling Shire
LGAs around Central Darling Shire:
Unincorporated Far West Unincorporated Far West Bourke
Unincorporated Far West Central Darling Shire Cobar
Wentworth Balranald Carrathool

The Central Darling Shire Council has been under administration since 2014 with an Administrator taking the place of the mayor and councillors.

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