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. |
Members
Haase, B (LP) 2010- |
Please Note: the division profile displayed above was at the time of the election. Please consult the AEC website for the most current division profile.
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