Coolup, Western Australia
Coolup is a small town in the Peel region of Western Australia. The town is situated just off the South Western Highway and close to the Murray River. Coolup is home to the proposed new multimillion-dollar Murray Region Equestrian Centre, whose construction is in the initial stages of development.
| Coolup Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 Coolup Garage | |
| Coordinates | 32°44′0″S 115°52′0″E |
| Population | 420 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Established | 1899 |
| Postcode(s) | 6214 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Area | 59.6 km2 (23.0 sq mi) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Murray |
| State electorate(s) | Murray-Wellington |
| Federal division(s) | Canning |
The area was first settled in 1886 and the townsite was gazetted in 1899. The town's name is Aboriginal Australian in origin and is thought to mean the place of the wild turkey.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coolup (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "History of country town names – C". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
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