Wirrulla, South Australia
| Wirrulla South Australia | |
|---|---|
| Population | 241 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1914 |
| Postcode(s) | 5661 |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Location | 60 km (37 mi) North East of Streaky Bay |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Streaky Bay |
| State electorate(s) | Flinders |
| Federal division(s) | Grey |
Wirrulla is a small grain belt town located 60 km from Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. The town is a focus point for many of the surrounding agricultural districts, and features a number of silos used to store grain from the surrounding areas. The name of the town is derived from an aboriginal word meaning "to make haste, to be quick".[2] At the 2006 census, Wirrulla had a population of 241.[1]
The town was established after The Wirrilla Estate owned by Mr D.H. Power was subdivided in 1914, growing around a railway siding.[2] It was, and continues to be a useful stop for travellers making their way to the Gawler Ranges, which lie 40 km to the North of the township.
Wirrulla currently has a number of basic facilities including a hotel, a caravan park and a general store. The town also has an unusual tourist attraction - an inland jetty, possibly one of the few in the world.[3]
The town has a number of sporting and recreational facilities including bowls and golf courses.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wirrulla (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ a b Manning Index of S.A. History (21 June 2006), Place Names of South Australia - W, retrieved 23 April 2007
- ^ Streaky Bay DC, Wirrulla Town Profile, retrieved 23 April 2007