Dinninup, Western Australia

Dinninup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is between Boyup Brook and Kojonup.

Dinninup
Western Australia
Dinninup is located in Western Australia
Dinninup
Dinninup
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Coordinates33°48′58″S 116°31′59″E / 33.816°S 116.533°E / -33.816; 116.533
Population161 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1915
Postcode(s)6244
Elevation212 m (696 ft)
Area347.4 km2 (134.1 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Boyup Brook
State electorate(s)Warren-Blackwood
Federal division(s)O'Connor

The town's name is Aboriginal in origin and is the name of a brook that is situated close to town. The name was first recorded by surveyors in 1877; the meaning is unknown. Originating as a railway station on the Boyup Brook to Kojonup line, the land was requested by early settlers to be set aside for a townsite in 1906. The line was completed in 1910 and the Dinninup station was opened at the same time. The town was gazetted in 1915.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dinninup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ "History of country town names – D". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2011.