Gunyidi, Western Australia

Gunyidi is a small town in the Shire of Coorow. The town is situated between Moora and Carnamah in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

Gunyidi
Western Australia
Gunyidi is located in Western Australia
Gunyidi
Gunyidi
Coordinates30°09′S 116°05′E
Population30 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1930
Postcode(s)6513
Elevation295 m (968 ft)
Area401.9 km2 (155.2 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Coorow
State electorate(s)Moore
Federal division(s)Durack

The town was originally a siding along the Midlands Railway and was initially known as Siberia Fettlers Camp, which was established in 1906. The name was soon changed to Gunnyidi.[2] It was declared as a town in 1930 and the name was officially changed to the present spelling in 1973.

The name is Aboriginal in origin and is a shortened name for a nearby well Mungerdegunyidie.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gunyidi (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "History of country town names – G". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
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