Cascade, Western Australia

Cascade is a small town in Western Australia located 677 kilometres (421 mi) east of Perth along the South Coast between Ravensthorpe and Esperance in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Cascade had a population of 158.[1]

Cascade
Western Australia
Cascade
Coordinates33.47°S 121.07°E / -33.47; 121.07
Population158 (2006 census)[1]
Established1976
Postcode(s)6450
Elevation182 m (597 ft)
Location
  • 677 km (421 mi) east of Perth
  • 96 km (60 mi) north-west of Esperance
LGA(s)Shire of Esperance
State electorate(s)Roe
Federal Division(s)O'Connor

The origin of the name is unknown except that it was suggested by the Shire of Esperance. The townsite was gazetted on 19 November 1976.[2][3]

The main industry in town is wheat farming with the town being a Cooperative Bulk Handling receival site.[4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cascade (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  2. Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – C". Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  3. "New Townsite — Cascade (per 1743/72)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 19 November 1976. p. 1976:4594.
  4. "CBH Receival Sites - Contact Details" (PDF). 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
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