Claim: Shire of Kilkivan (area of 3,263.4 square kilometres) record a population of 3,047 in 1921 and declined to 2,500 in 1981.
Evidence: The shire covered an area of 3,263.4 square kilometres (1,260.0 sq mi), and existed from 1886 until its merger with several other local government areas to form the Gympie Region on 15 March 2008. 1921 3,047 1981 2,500