| Koolanooka Western Australia |
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Koolanooka
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| Population: | 46 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established: | 1916 |
| Postcode: | 6623 |
| Elevation: | 280 m (919 ft) |
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| LGA: | Shire of Morawa |
| State District: | Moore |
| Federal Division: | Durack |
Koolanooka is a small town in the MidWest region of Western Australia. It is situated between Morawa and Perenjori just off the Mullewa-Wubin road. At the 2006 census, Koolanooka had a population of 46.[1]
Originating as a station on the Mullewa to Wongan Hills railway line it was initially known as Bowgada when it was planned in 1913. The name Bowgada was taken from the pastoral station located nearby. Shortly before the line was opened in 1914 the name changed to Koolanooka and the next station south on the railway line was named Bowgada instead. The townsite was gazetted in 1916.[2]
The town takes its name from the nearby Koolanooka Spring. The word is Aboriginal in origin and means place of plenty Wild Turkeys.
An Iron Ore mine was opened in the area in 1965 along with the associated railway spur line, powerhouse, port facilities at Geraldton and housing for workers in Morawa.[3]
It is served by a railway station on the narrow gauge WestNet network.