Town of Albany
| Town of Albany (former) Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,510 (1996 census) |
| • Density | 421/km2 (1,090/sq mi) |
| Established | 1871 |
| Area | 34.4 km2 (13.3 sq mi) |
| Council seat | Albany |
| Region | Great Southern |
| State electorate(s) | Albany |
| Federal division(s) | Forrest |
The Town of Albany was a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia representing the town of Albany, 410 km south-southeast of the capital, Perth.
History
In 1871, the Albany Municipal Council was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became the Town Council following changes to the Local Government Act. It amalgamated with the Shire of Albany to become the City of Albany on 1 July 1998.