Mayanup, Western Australia

Mayanup Western Australia
Mayanup
Population:	323 (2006 Census)[1]
Established:	1907
Postcode:	6244
Elevation:	206 m (676 ft)
Location:	283 km (176 mi) SSE of Perth 17 km (11 mi) SSE of Boyup Brook
LGA:	Shire of Boyup Brook
State District:	Blackwood-Stirling
Federal Division:	O'Connor

Coordinates: 33°56′S 116°27′E / 33.933°S 116.45°E / -33.933; 116.45

Mayanup is a small town located in the South Waet region of Western Australia. It is situated between Boyup Brook and Kojonup. At the 2006 census, Mayanup had a population of 323.^[1]

The area was opened for selection in the early 1900s and in 1904 the lands guide in the area asked the Lands Department to put space aside for a townsite at Scotts Brook. Land was set aside in 1905 even though the Distrcit Surveyor felt that there would insufficient demand. The area was initially known as Scotts Brook and also as Gnowergerup, the Aboriginal name of a nearby brook. Lots were surveyed in 1906 and the Upper Blackwwod suggested the name of Mayanup. The town was gazetted in 1907.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mayanup (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC54666&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 17 July 2011. 
2. ^ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". http://www.landgate.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf/web/History+of+country+town+names. Retrieved 2011-03-25.