Changing classification of a local government area
13 Changing classification of a local government area
This section prescribes, for section 19(2)(c) of the Act, the other matters to be considered by the change commission if a proposed local government change relates to a change of the classification of a local government area.
The criteria for a local government area to be declared a city are that—
the area is the centre of a region providing commercial, industrial, health and public sector services for the region; and
the area has, for the 3 years immediately before the declaration, had—
a population of at least 25,000; and
a population of at least 15,000 in its urban centre; and
a population density of at least 150 people for each square kilometre of its urban centre.
The criteria for a local government area to be declared a town are that the area does not meet the criteria for being declared a city but is urban in character.
The criterion for a local government area to be declared a shire is that the area is not urban in character.
The criterion for a local government area to be declared a region is that the area be created as a result of the amalgamation of 2 or more local government areas of any class.
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