Bencubbin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BencubbinWestern Australia |
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Monger Street, Bencubbin, 2018
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 Bencubbin
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1917 |
| Postcode(s) | 6477 |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Mount Marshall |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Bencubbin is a small town in Western Australia. It's located in the north-eastern part of the Wheatbelt region. This town is about 275 kilometers (170 miles) north-east of Perth, the capital city.
The name "Bencubbin" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "place of the snakes." This name is now used for a large rock formation north of the town. Another important rock nearby is Mount Marshall. It was named after Captain Marshall MacDermott. These rocks are big natural landmarks in the area.
People first explored this region in 1836. But the first permanent settlers didn't arrive until 1908. The town of Bencubbin was officially created in 1917. This happened after a railway line was planned to reach the area.
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Life in Bencubbin
Bencubbin is a farming community. The land around the town is used to grow wheat and other cereal crops. The town has a special site where farmers can deliver their harvested grain. This is managed by a company called Cooperative Bulk Handling.
In 2006, the town's supermarket was destroyed by a fire. It started early in the morning. Luckily, no one was hurt. The local police station helped the town get back on its feet. They even set up a temporary store for people to buy supplies.
Weather in Bencubbin
Bencubbin has a climate with hot summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Bencubbin (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1957–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 46.0 (114.8) |
46.0 (114.8) |
42.8 (109.0) |
38.3 (100.9) |
33.8 (92.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
31.4 (88.5) |
36.0 (96.8) |
39.2 (102.6) |
43.1 (109.6) |
45.3 (113.5) |
46.0 (114.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 34.6 (94.3) |
33.6 (92.5) |
30.6 (87.1) |
26.5 (79.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
16.9 (62.4) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
32.8 (91.0) |
25.8 (78.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.4 (79.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
23.5 (74.3) |
20.0 (68.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
12.7 (54.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.3 (54.1) |
14.3 (57.7) |
18.2 (64.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.6 (76.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.3 (64.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
13.4 (56.1) |
9.3 (48.7) |
7.3 (45.1) |
6.4 (43.5) |
6.4 (43.5) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.5 (50.9) |
13.9 (57.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.0 (46.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
5.6 (42.1) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
2.8 (37.0) |
6.3 (43.3) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23.8 (0.94) |
17.8 (0.70) |
22.6 (0.89) |
19.2 (0.76) |
27.2 (1.07) |
33.0 (1.30) |
41.5 (1.63) |
36.6 (1.44) |
25.2 (0.99) |
14.5 (0.57) |
16.1 (0.63) |
14.7 (0.58) |
292.2 (11.50) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 48.2 |
| Source 1: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Bureau of Meteorology | |||||||||||||
Community and People
Bencubbin is part of the Shire of Mount Marshall. This local government area helps manage the town and its services. Most people in Bencubbin were born in Australia. Many of their families came from Britain and Ireland a long time ago. English is the main language spoken here.
Sports in Bencubbin
Sports are a big part of life in Bencubbin. People enjoy playing golf, cricket, hockey, and netball. The most popular sport is Australian rules football. The local team is called the Bencubbin Demons. They play in the Central Wheatbelt Football League. This league has six teams from nearby towns. The Demons have won five championship titles!
The Bencubbin Meteorite
Bencubbin is famous in the world of science because of a special discovery. In 1930, a very rare type of meteorite was found here. It weighed 58 kilograms (about 128 pounds)! This meteorite was found while someone was plowing land for a new wheat farm. It was named "the Bencubbin" after the town. Pieces of this unique space rock are now kept in museums, like the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
