The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is a local government area in the outer southeastern metropolitan area of Perth, the capital of Western Australia, and has an area of 905 square kilometres (349sqmi) and a population of 17,746 (2011). The Shire's seat of government is the town of Mundijong.
History
The Serpentine Road District was gazetted in December 1894, and in 1913 changed name to Serpentine-Jarrahdale Road District. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. In 1977, it acquired Byford from Shire of Armadale-Kelmscott.
Wards
The Shire was previously split into four wards named: Byford, Central, North West and South. Recently, the boundaries were realigned and on 29 July 2011, the gazetted boundaries became:
North (4 councillors)
North West (2 councillors)
Southern (3 councillors)
Elections to fill all positions in these new wards were called for 15 October 2011.
The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is the ultimate day trip destination, located just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD.
published: 17 Jan 2021
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Swearing In Ceremony and Special Council Meeting, 30 October 2023
published: 03 Nov 2023
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Ordinary Council Meeting 16 October 2023 Part 1
published: 20 Oct 2023
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Advocacy Video 2019
Our Plan for our Growing Community highlights six key projects in the Shire which are needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
Projects showcased in the video are:
• Extending the existing Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road in Byford to the South Western Highway in Mundijong.
• The new Byford train station to be located in the Byford town centre.
• Providing a community sporting facility at Kiernan Park.
• Improving the Shire’s road network through the Hypergrowth Network Implementation project.
• Upgrading walking trails to a world-class standard.
• Building a nature splash park in the heart of Byford at Bill Hicks Reserve.
published: 21 Oct 2019
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Advocacy Video - Byford Train Station
The Byford Train Station is a key project in the Shire which is needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
published: 09 May 2019
Australia Day 2023 - Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents enjoyed a special Food Truck Fiesta event and an epic game of backyard cricket as part of the Shire's new-look Australia Day festivities on 26 January 2023.
published: 27 Jan 2023
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Ordinary Council Meeting16 October 2023 Part 2
published: 20 Oct 2023
Equine Road Safety: Be Seen - Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
When riding a horse, make sure you can be seen by others.
published: 31 Mar 2023
National Volunteer Week 2023: Serpentine Jarrahdale Neighbourhood Watch
To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is shining the spotlight on some of the local legends who make our community such a wonderful place to live.
published: 11 May 2023
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Priority Projects
Please enjoy a short video outlining the Shire's Priority Projects as we move forward toward 2031.
Our Plan for our Growing Community highlights six key projects in the Shire which are needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
Projects showcased in the vid...
Our Plan for our Growing Community highlights six key projects in the Shire which are needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
Projects showcased in the video are:
• Extending the existing Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road in Byford to the South Western Highway in Mundijong.
• The new Byford train station to be located in the Byford town centre.
• Providing a community sporting facility at Kiernan Park.
• Improving the Shire’s road network through the Hypergrowth Network Implementation project.
• Upgrading walking trails to a world-class standard.
• Building a nature splash park in the heart of Byford at Bill Hicks Reserve.
Our Plan for our Growing Community highlights six key projects in the Shire which are needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
Projects showcased in the video are:
• Extending the existing Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road in Byford to the South Western Highway in Mundijong.
• The new Byford train station to be located in the Byford town centre.
• Providing a community sporting facility at Kiernan Park.
• Improving the Shire’s road network through the Hypergrowth Network Implementation project.
• Upgrading walking trails to a world-class standard.
• Building a nature splash park in the heart of Byford at Bill Hicks Reserve.
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents enjoyed a special Food Truck Fiesta event and an epic game of backyard cricket as part of the Shire's new-look Australia Day fes...
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents enjoyed a special Food Truck Fiesta event and an epic game of backyard cricket as part of the Shire's new-look Australia Day festivities on 26 January 2023.
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents enjoyed a special Food Truck Fiesta event and an epic game of backyard cricket as part of the Shire's new-look Australia Day festivities on 26 January 2023.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is shining the spotlight on some of the local legends who make our community such ...
To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is shining the spotlight on some of the local legends who make our community such a wonderful place to live.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is shining the spotlight on some of the local legends who make our community such a wonderful place to live.
Our Plan for our Growing Community highlights six key projects in the Shire which are needed to support the region’s rapid growth.
Projects showcased in the video are:
• Extending the existing Tonkin Highway from Thomas Road in Byford to the South Western Highway in Mundijong.
• The new Byford train station to be located in the Byford town centre.
• Providing a community sporting facility at Kiernan Park.
• Improving the Shire’s road network through the Hypergrowth Network Implementation project.
• Upgrading walking trails to a world-class standard.
• Building a nature splash park in the heart of Byford at Bill Hicks Reserve.
Serpentine Jarrahdale residents enjoyed a special Food Truck Fiesta event and an epic game of backyard cricket as part of the Shire's new-look Australia Day festivities on 26 January 2023.
To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is shining the spotlight on some of the local legends who make our community such a wonderful place to live.
The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is a local government area in the outer southeastern metropolitan area of Perth, the capital of Western Australia, and has an area of 905 square kilometres (349sqmi) and a population of 17,746 (2011). The Shire's seat of government is the town of Mundijong.
History
The Serpentine Road District was gazetted in December 1894, and in 1913 changed name to Serpentine-Jarrahdale Road District. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. In 1977, it acquired Byford from Shire of Armadale-Kelmscott.
Wards
The Shire was previously split into four wards named: Byford, Central, North West and South. Recently, the boundaries were realigned and on 29 July 2011, the gazetted boundaries became:
North (4 councillors)
North West (2 councillors)
Southern (3 councillors)
Elections to fill all positions in these new wards were called for 15 October 2011.