Jarrahwood, Western Australia
| Jarrahwood Western Australia | |
|---|---|
| Population | 9 (SAL 2021)[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]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jarrahwood (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "History of country town names – J". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
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