Ashburton Council

The Shire of Ashburton is a local government area in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, covering 105,647 square kilometres. Named after the Ashburton River, it is centered in the town of Tom Price. The population was around 13,000 as of the 2016 Census, with most residents living in mining towns or camps. The majority of the land is occupied by pastoral leases and protected areas, such as the Karijini National Park.

In Ashburton, the workforce is characterized by a mix of machinery operators, technicians, labourers, professionals, and managers. The population is skewed towards younger age groups, particularly those under 40 years old. Family households are primarily composed of couples with children, while a significant portion of residents rent their homes.