Bourke Shire

This article is about the local government area. For the regional town, see Bourke, New South Wales.

Bourke Shire
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 30°06′S 145°56′E / 30.100°S 145.933°E / -30.100; 145.933
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionOrana
Council seatBourke
Government
 • MayorBarry Hollman (Unaligned)
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
41,679 km2 (16,092 sq mi)
Population
 • Totals2,834 (2016 census)
2,630 (2018 est.)
 • Density0.067996/km2 (0.17611/sq mi)
WebsiteBourke Shire
LGAs around Bourke Shire
Bulloo (Qld) Paroo (Qld) Balonne (Qld)
Unincorporated Far West Bourke Shire Brewarrina
Unincorporated Far West Cobar Bogan

Bourke Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Darling River, which is known as the Barwon River upstream from Bourke; and located adjacent to the Mitchell Highway. The northern boundary of the Shire is located adjacent to the border between New South Wales and Queensland. The shire is a wool and beef producing area.

The mayor of Bourke Shire Council is Cr. Barry Hollman, an unaligned politician.

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