Population 323 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 6244 Elevation 206 m Postal code 6244 Lga Shire of Boyup Brook | Established 1907 State electorate(s) Blackwood-Stirling Founded 1907 Local time Thursday 8:36 AM Federal division Division of O'Connor | |
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Location 283 km (176 mi) SSE of Perth
17 km (11 mi) SSE of Boyup Brook Weather 11°C, Wind NE at 8 km/h, 81% Humidity | ||
Mayanup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is between Boyup Brook and Kojonup. At the 2006 census, Mayanup had a population of 323.
Map of Mayanup WA 6244, Australia
The area was opened for selection in the early 1900s and in 1904 the lands guide in the area asked the Lands Department to put space aside for a townsite at Scotts Brook. Land was set aside in 1905 even though the District Surveyor felt that there would insufficient demand. The area was initially known as Scott's Brook and also as Gnowergerup, the Aboriginal name of a nearby brook. Lots were surveyed in 1906 and the Upper Blackwood suggested the name of Mayanup. The town was gazetted in 1907.
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