Town in Western Australia
| Gunyidi Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Gunyidi | |
| Coordinates | 30°09′S 116°05′E / 30.150°S 116.083°E / -30.150; 116.083 |
| Population | 30 (SAL 2021) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Postcode(s) | 6513 |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Area | 401.9 km (155.2 sq mi) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Coorow |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal division(s) | Durack |
Gunyidi is a small town in the Shire of Coorow. The town is situated between Moora and Carnamah in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
The town was originally a siding along the Midland Railway and was initially known as Siberia Fettlers Camp, which was established in 1906. The name was soon changed to Gunnyidi. It was declared as a town in 1930 and the name was officially changed to the present spelling in 1973.
The name is Aboriginal in origin and is a shortened name for a nearby well Mungerdegunyidie.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gunyidi (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "History of country town names – G". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
| Cities, towns and localities in the Mid West region of Western Australia | |
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| City of Greater Geraldton | |
| Shire of Carnamah | |
| Shire of Chapman Valley | |
| Shire of Coorow | |
| Shire of Cue | |
| Shire of Irwin | |
| Shire of Meekatharra | |
| Shire of Mingenew | |
| Shire of Morawa | |
| Shire of Mount Magnet | |
| Shire of Murchison | |
| Shire of Northampton | |
| Shire of Perenjori | |
| Shire of Sandstone | |
| Shire of Three Springs | |
| Shire of Yalgoo | |
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