Shire of Glenelg (former)
# Shire of Glenelg (former)

The Shire of Glenelg was a local government area about 360 kilometres (224 mi) west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 3,576 square kilometres (1,380.7 sq mi), and existed from 1863 until 1994.

## History

Glenelg was first incorporated as a road district on 2 September 1863, and became a shire on 30 June 1864.

On 23 September 1994, the Shire of Glenelg was abolished, and along with the City of Portland and parts of the Shire of Heywood, was merged into the new Shire of Glenelg.

### Ridings

Glenelg was not subdivided into ridings, and its 12 councillors represented the entire shire.

## Towns and localities

* Casterton*
* Chetwynd
* Dergholm
* Henty
* Merino
* Paschendale
* Poolaijelo
* Sandford
* Strathdownie
* Wando Vale
* Council seat.

## Population

| Year | Population |
| - | - |
| 1954 | 5,949 |
| 1958 | 6,300* |
| 1961 | 5,887 |
| 1966 | 5,838 |
| 1971 | 5,148 |
| 1976 | 4,840 |
| 1981 | 4,462 |
| 1986 | 4,237 |
| 1991 | 4,060 |

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
