Narrikup, Western Australia
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| Population | 515 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1900s |
| Postcode(s) | 6326 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Plantagenet |
| State electorate(s) | Blackwood-Stirling |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Narrikup is a small town between Albany and Mount Barker in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Narrikup had a population of 515.[1]
The name Narrikup comes from the Aboriginal name of a nearby brook which is thought to mean "place of abundance".[2]
The area was visited by Thomas Wilson who travelled from Albany in 1829 when he camped on the banks of the stream west of the current townsite.[3]
The town is located on the Great Southern Railway line which was completed in this area in 1889, although initially the siding was named Hay River.[2]
A reserve for the townsite was put aside in 1901 and in 1905 20 lots were surveyed, the townsite was finally gazetted in 1907.
References
External links
- Welcome to Narrikup (Albany Gateway)
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