About the Shire

Located approximately 45 kilometres from the Perth CBD, Serpentine Jarrahdale is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp.

Forested hills and wetlands are complemented by areas of pristine wilderness with an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife. This unique landscape delivers an enviable rural setting in close proximity to a major metropolitan area.

Coastal flats are dominated by rural residential properties with a mix of natural vegetation and cleared grazing land supporting a vibrant equine industry.

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Statistics

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale area	905km2
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale gazetted	July 1961
Estimated residential population*	36,403
Number of rateable residential properties	12,476
Total length of roads	801km
Total area of reserves and public open space	1102 hectares
Number of reserves and public open space we manage	241
Number of Shire facilities	90
Council composition	9 councillors
Ward Structure	3 wards – North, North West and South