Southern Grampians Shire Council

With a population of almost 16,000, Southern Grampians covers an area of 6,655 square kilometres. Hamilton is the regional hub hosting major retail and services supported by nine smaller towns.

Agriculture, with its associated industries, is the largest employment sector with this intensive agricultural production contributing significantly to the Victorian and Australian economies. Processing, manufacturing, research and development, engineering, retail, tourism, aged and health care services and education are also important employment sectors across the Shire.