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'''North Dandalup''' is a small town in the [[Peel (Western Australia)|Peel]] region of [[Western Australia]] along the [[South Western Highway]] between [[Serpentine, Western Australia|Serpentine]] and [[Pinjarra, Western Australia|Pinjarra]]. Its [[Local Government Areas of Western Australia|local government area]] is the [[Shire of Murray]]. At the |
'''North Dandalup''' is a small town in the [[Peel (Western Australia)|Peel]] region of [[Western Australia]] along the [[South Western Highway]] between [[Serpentine, Western Australia|Serpentine]] and [[Pinjarra, Western Australia|Pinjarra]]. Its [[Local Government Areas of Western Australia|local government area]] is the [[Shire of Murray]]. At the [[2011 Australian Census|2011 census]], North Dandalup had a population of 346.<ref name=Census2011Y>{{Census 2011 AUS|id=UCL522046|name=North Dandalup (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=31 October 2012|quick=on}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The name "Dandalup", a [[Noongar |
The name "Dandalup", a [[Noongar]] name relating to the rivers in the area, was shown on maps from 1835 onwards, but its meaning is unclear. When the Pinjarra to Picton Junction railway was joined to [[Perth]] in 1894, North Dandalup, near where the river of that name crossed the railway, was noted as a stopping place.<ref>{{LandInfo WA|c|N|2007-01-17}}</ref> |
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Whittaker's timber railway ran from North Dandalup into the [[Darling Range Western Australia|Darling Ranges]] where they had been granted a forestry concession of {{convert|36000|acre|km2}}.<ref>[[Australian Railway History|Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin]], May, 1965 pp 81-86</ref> |
Whittaker's timber railway ran from North Dandalup into the [[Darling Range Western Australia|Darling Ranges]] where they had been granted a forestry concession of {{convert|36000|acre|km2}}.<ref>[[Australian Railway History|Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin]], May, 1965 pp 81-86</ref> |
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Land for a school was set aside in 1899 and the school commenced operations in April 1900 |
Land for a school was set aside in 1899 and the school commenced operations in April 1900. A [[town hall]] and [[recreation ground]] were built in 1915. The town was gazetted in 1972, a year after work began on the construction of the nearby [[South Dandalup Dam]]. On 28 October 1994, the $50 million [[North Dandalup Dam]] was opened 6 km from the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.watercorporation.com.au/~/media/files/teachers/lessons-and-teaching-resources/order-form/north-dandalup-dam-brochure.pdf|title=North Dandalup Dam|author=Water Corporation of WA|accessdate=2016-02-20}}</ref> |
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==Present day== |
==Present day== |
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North Dandalup today has a primary school, hall, convenience store and fuel station. |
North Dandalup today has a [[North Dandalup Primary School|primary school]], hall, convenience store and fuel station. The nearby North Dandalup Dam offers recreational facilities and activities. It lies close to the [[North Dandalup Important Bird Area]]. |
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A new estate development, Dandalup Springs<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dandalupsprings.com.au/|title=Dandalup Springs|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> is under construction with titles for stage one due for release. 122 lots will be released in phase one with a further 100 lots (approximately) in phase two. This estate will see the population of North Dandalup more than double.{{clarify timeframe|date=February 2020}} |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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North Dandalup is located on the [[South Western Highway]] and the turnoff for [[Dwellingup, Western Australia]] for travellers from [[ |
North Dandalup is located on the [[South Western Highway]], and the turnoff for [[Dwellingup, Western Australia]] for travellers from [[Perth]], Del Park Road, is located in the town. |
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It is a stopping place for the [[Australind (train)|Australind]] passenger train from Perth to [[Bunbury, Western Australia|Bunbury]]. |
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* [http://www.watercorporation.com.au/ |
* [http://www.watercorporation.com.au/~/media/files/teachers/lessons-and-teaching-resources/order-form/north-dandalup-dam-brochure.pdf North Dandalup Dam] (Water Corporation) |
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![]() North Dandalup Memorial Hall | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 32°31′08″S 115°58′05″E / 32.519°S 115.968°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 242 (UCL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 6207 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 92.8 km2 (35.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Murray | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Murray-Wellington | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Canning | ||||||||||||||
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North Dandalup is a small town in the Peel region of Western Australia along the South Western Highway between Serpentine and Pinjarra. Its local government area is the Shire of Murray. At the 2011 census, North Dandalup had a population of 346.[2]
History
[edit]The name "Dandalup", a Noongar name relating to the rivers in the area, was shown on maps from 1835 onwards, but its meaning is unclear. When the Pinjarra to Picton Junction railway was joined to Perth in 1894, North Dandalup, near where the river of that name crossed the railway, was noted as a stopping place.[3]
Whittaker's timber railway ran from North Dandalup into the Darling Ranges where they had been granted a forestry concession of 36,000 acres (150 km2).[4]
Land for a school was set aside in 1899 and the school commenced operations in April 1900. A town hall and recreation ground were built in 1915. The town was gazetted in 1972, a year after work began on the construction of the nearby South Dandalup Dam. On 28 October 1994, the $50 million North Dandalup Dam was opened 6 km from the town.[5]
Present day
[edit]North Dandalup today has a primary school, hall, convenience store and fuel station. The nearby North Dandalup Dam offers recreational facilities and activities. It lies close to the North Dandalup Important Bird Area.
A new estate development, Dandalup Springs[6] is under construction with titles for stage one due for release. 122 lots will be released in phase one with a further 100 lots (approximately) in phase two. This estate will see the population of North Dandalup more than double.[timeframe?]
Transport
[edit]North Dandalup is located on the South Western Highway, and the turnoff for Dwellingup, Western Australia for travellers from Perth, Del Park Road, is located in the town.
It is a stopping place for the Australind passenger train from Perth to Bunbury.
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Serpentine towards Perth
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Australind | Pinjarra towards Bunbury
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References
[edit]- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "North Dandalup (urban centre and locality)". Australian Census 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "North Dandalup (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "History of country town names – N". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2007.
- ^ Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, May, 1965 pp 81-86
- ^ Water Corporation of WA. "North Dandalup Dam" (PDF). Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Dandalup Springs". Retrieved 11 May 2014.
External links
[edit]- North Dandalup Dam (Water Corporation)