Cascade, Western Australia
| Cascade Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Cascade | |
| Coordinates | 33°28′S 121°04′E / 33.47°S 121.07°ECoordinates: 33°28′S 121°04′E / 33.47°S 121.07°E |
| Population | 158 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1976 |
| Postcode(s) | 6450 |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Esperance |
| State electorate(s) | Eyre |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cascade (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ↑ "New Townsite — Cascade (per 1743/72)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 19 November 1976. p. 1976:4594.
- ↑ "CBH Receival Sites - Contact Details" (PDF). 2010. Retrieved 2013-03-31.