Pyrenees Shire is located in the Central West of Victoria, about 130 km north west of Melbourne. It is heavily dependent on primary industry and is renowned for its, wool, viticulture and forestry activity. Thirty percent of the workforce is involved in agriculture. Key areas of production are wool, cereal, hay crops and meat. Grape and wine production has recently expanded significantly. Gold, along with sand, gravel and slate all contribute to the economy.

	2012-13	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Expenditure ($)	35.096m	33.275m	18.730m	15.163m
Revenue ($)	28.868m	40.340m	27.356m	15.912m
- Charges ($)	7.274m	6.879m	6.514m	6.070m
- VGC Grants ($)	4.662m	4.702m	4.540m	4.201m