Lockhart Shire

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

Lockhart Shire
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 35°13′S 146°43′E / 35.217°S 146.717°E / -35.217; 146.717
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionRiverina
Established1906
Council seatLockhart
Government
 • MayorCr Peter Sharp
 • State electorate
Area
 • Total
2,895.32 km2 (1,117.89 sq mi)
Population
 • Totals3,119 (2016)
3,295 (2018 est.)
 • Density1.07726/km2 (2.7901/sq mi)
WebsiteLockhart Shire
LGAs around Lockhart Shire
Narrandera Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga
Federation Lockhart Shire Wagga Wagga
Federation Greater Hume Greater Hume

Lockhart Shire is a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was created in 1906 and is an agricultural and pastoral area.

The main towns and villages in the Shire include Lockhart (950 people), The Rock (860), Yerong Creek (145), Pleasant Hills (130) and Milbrulong (35). It has 1302 rural residents.

Galore Hill Scenic Reserve is located approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of Lockhart.

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