Welcome to the Shire of Dandaragan
The Shire of Dandaragan comprises of four townships; Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Badgingarra and Dandaragan. Situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and covering an area of 6,716 square kilometres, the Shire of Dandaragan has a lot to offer both residents and visitors.
The Shire is the pinnacle of the Turquoise Coast, with pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing and windsurfing within Jurien Bay and Cervantes whilst the towns of Badgingarra and Dandaragan offer beautiful national parks with native flora and fauna, bush walks, unique Australian wildflowers and farming land.
With its Mediterranean climate, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle capturing the best of both the beach and inland landscapes. The summer months (December, January and February) are hot and maximum temperatures can reach 40c. Rainfall in the district ranges from 600mm in the coastal areas to 350mm in the inland area in the winter months (June, July and August) when the temperatures drop considerably.
Last modified: 03/08/2016 12:46 PM
Latest News
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REGISTER TO VOTE IN UPCOMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
Local government elections take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
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WESTERN POWER WORKS ON WHITE ST AND CARMELLA ST, JURIEN BAY
Western Power will be carrying out works on Carmella Streets, Jurien Bay, on Thursday 13 July 2017 (9am to 6pm) and on Wednesday 2 August 2017 (9am to 6pm), and on White St, Jurien Bay on Tuesday 18 July 2017 from 9am-3pm which may impact traffic flow.
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WESTERN POWER POLE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE FOR DANDARAGAN 2017-2018
We have been advised that as part of Western Power’s 2017-18 Maintenance Program they are making a substantial investment in the Dandaragan Community, replacing 160 power poles.
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SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN COMMUNITY SURVEY
We want to hear what you think about the Shire of Dandaragan!
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MEDIA RELEASE - SHIRE PAVES THE WAY TO PROTECT TURQUOISE WAY PATH USERS FROM UNAUTHORISED VEHICLES
The Shire of Dandaragan will now have the capacity to issue infringement notices for people who drive on the newly opened Turquoise Way bicycle and walking path.
Driving a vehicle on the path will constitute an offence under the Road Traffic Code and drivers risk having an infringement imposed by local police. In addition, Rangers may be able to issue a $100 infringement under Local Laws.
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JURIEN ENTERS SUPERFAST BROADBAND ERA
Superfast broadband has arrived in Jurien Bay as the nbn makes services available to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
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