Kangaroo Island is located 13.5 kilometres from the mainland at its closest point. It encompasses an area of 4,400 square kilometres and has a resident population of approximately 4,500. The Council is responsible for the management of 1,100 kilometres of unsealed roads and 250 kilometres of sealed roads. The Island enjoys approx. 270,000 visitors each year, which is steadily increasing.

Our Council of Elected Members comprises the Mayor and nine councillors. Kangaroo Island Council was formed in 1996 following the amalgamation of the District Councils of Kingscote and Dudley.

Our vision for Kangaroo Island is a confident and cohesive community supported to rebuild our unique Island environment, with a strengthening economy led by primary production and tourism.

Our mission is to provide our community with leadership and support, and to deliver key council services efficiently and effectively.

At Kangaroo Island Council our community and the environment is at the heart of everything we do.

As an Elected Member or employee of Kangaroo Island Council we commit to our values of RESPECT and INTEGRITY.