Axedale Ward

Axedale Ward is a single-member ward in the City of Greater Bendigo, covering the suburbs of Strathfieldsaye and Junortoun, the town of Axedale, and the localities of Wellsford, Longlea, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Mount Camel, Costerfield, Redcastle, Toolleen, and Eppalock.^[2] As of the 2024 election the ward is currently held by Shivali Chatley.^[3]

Axedale Ward
Councillor	Shivali Chatley
Party	Independent Liberal
Namesake	Axedale
Electors	9,887 (2024)[1]

History

The ward was created in 2024 after an electoral boundary review.^[4][5]

Councillors for Axedale Ward

	Member	Party	Term	Notes
	Shivali Chatley	Independent Liberal	2024 – present[1]

Results

2024

2024 Victorian local elections: Axedale Ward

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Independent Liberal	Shivali Chatley	3,101	36.90
	Independent	Rob Stephenson	2,027	24.12
	Independent	Colin Carrington	1,979	23.55
	Independent	Alida Robinson	1,296	15.42
Total formal votes			8,403	97.71
Informal votes			197	2.29
Turnout			8,600	86.98
Two-candidate-preferred result
	Independent Liberal	Shivali Chatley	4,839	57.59
	Independent	Rob Stephenson	3,564	42.41
	Independent Liberal win		(new ward)