| Bruce Rock Western Australia |
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Bruce Rock
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| Population: | 513[1] | ||||||
| Established: | 1913 | ||||||
| Postcode: | 6418 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 276 m (906 ft) | ||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Bruce Rock | ||||||
| State District: | Central Wheatbelt | ||||||
| Federal Division: | O'Connor | ||||||
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Bruce Rock is a town located in the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 243 kilometres (151 mi) east of Perth and 48 kilometres (30 mi) southwest of Merredin. It is the main town in the Shire of Bruce Rock.
Originally known as Nunagin or Noonegin the name of the town lead to confusion between other towns such as Narrogin and Nungarin. The name was changed to Bruce Rock after the large granite feature located close to the town. The townsite was gazetted in 1913.[2]
The rock was named after sandalwood cutter, John Rufus Bruce, who worked in the area in 1879.
The heritage listed shire office building was opened in January 1929.[3]
Economically the area depends on cropping of cereals, primarily wheat, but also barley, lupins and peas. Livestock such as sheep, goats and pigs are also raised in the area.[4] The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling. [5]