The Shire of Woodanilling is a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, about 30km south of Wagin and about 260km south-southeast of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 1129km2, and its seat of government is the town of Woodanilling.HistoryThe Woodanilling Road District was created in 1906. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire under the Local Government Act 1960.WardsThe shire is divided into 3 wards: Central Ward (2 councillors) West Ward (3 councillors) East Ward (2 councillors)Towns and localities Woodanilling Beaufort River Cartmeticup