Jarrahwood, Western Australia

Jarrahwood
Western Australia
Jarrahwood
Coordinates 33°48′S 115°40′E / 33.80°S 115.67°E / -33.80; 115.67Coordinates: 33°48′S 115°40′E / 33.80°S 115.67°E / -33.80; 115.67
Population 20 (2016 census)[1]
Established 1932
Postcode(s) 6275
Elevation 131 m (430 ft)
Location
LGA(s) City of Busselton
State electorate(s) Vasse
Federal Division(s) Forrest

Jarrahwood is a small town located in the South West region of Western Australia, along the Vasse Highway between the towns of Busselton and Nannup.

The town is named for the Jarrah Wood and Saw Mills Company which operated in the area and operated a private railway from the district to Wonnerup, which was purchased by the Government in 1906. The town was gazetted in 1932.[2]

The population in 2016 was 20.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Jarrahwood (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – J". Retrieved 2008-09-17.
  3. ↑ http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC50683?opendocument


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