Mandurah W A

 

This week we are looking at the second largest city in Western Australia this city is Mandurah, it is located approximately 72 kilometres (45 miles) south of Perth. It is known for its coastal location, marine life, and as a popular tourist destination. 

It is also known for the Peel-Harvey Estuary with its abundant wildlife and migratory waterbirds. The Mandurah Community Museum features exhibits on the Peel region’s history. Halls Head Beach has a large resident dolphin population. To the south, Yalgorup National Park is home to thrombolites, rare, rock-like microorganism formations, at Lake Clifton.

Mandurah was initially established as a townsite in 1831, following the arrival of Thomas Peel's settlement in the area. While a townsite was laid out in 1831, the area remained largely undeveloped until the post-war boom of the 1950s and 60s, when it began to grow as a fishing village and later a popular resort and retirement destination. The area's name, Mandurah, is derived from the local Aboriginal word "mandjar," meaning "meeting place".

The traditional owners of Mandurah are the Bindjareb people of the Noongar Nation. The City of Mandurah acknowledges and respects the Bindjareb people as the first peoples of the land. They are also sometimes referred to as the Binjareb/Pinjarup people. The Noongar name for Mandurah is Mandjoogoordap, which means "meeting place of the heart". 

The City of Mandurah has a population of more than 99,000 residents as of June 30, 2023. This makes it the largest regional city in Western Australia. The city's population has been steadily growing, with an increase of 3.82% in the year leading up to June 2023. Projections indicate further significant growth, with an expected increase of over 23,000 residents between 2021 and 2046