Division Profile

Division Name

DURACK

State

Western Australia

Elected Member

Haase, B (LP) 2010-

Name Derivation

Named after the Durack family of Western Australia, who were pioneers and developers of the Kimberley region.

First Proclaimed / Election

2008/0

Area

1587757 sq. kms

Demographic

Rural

Pre-Election Seat Status

Fairly Safe

Seat Status

Safe

Enrolment

85,811

Turnout

88.19%

Informal

4.86%

Location

Durack covers an area of approx. 1 587 758 sq km from Kununurra in the north to Geraldton in the south. The main locations include the City of Geraldton and the towns of Broome, Carnarvon, Dampier, Derby, Exmouth, Kalbarri, Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland, Wiluna and Wyndham.

Products and Industry

Mainly arid land which is rich in mineral and ore deposits. Cattle and sheep are also grazed in some areas. Fishing, tropical fruits and vegetables are also important industries.

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WA DIVISION - DURACK

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