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Bullaring
Western Australia
Bullaring grain receival point, October 2020 02.jpg
Bullaring grain receival point
Bullaring is located in Western Australia
Bullaring
Bullaring
Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s) 6373
Elevation 286 m (938 ft)
Area [convert: needs a number]
Location
  • 232 km (144 mi) east south east of Perth
  • 22 km (14 mi) south south west of Corrigin
  • 39 km (24 mi) north west of Wickepin
LGA(s) Shire of Corrigin
State electorate(s) Central Wheatbelt
Federal Division(s) O'Connor

Bullaring is a small and quiet town. You can find it in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It's part of the Shire of Corrigin.

Discover Bullaring

Bullaring became an official town in 1914. It is located right along a railway line. This railway connects the towns of Corrigin and Wickepin.

What's in a Name?

The name "Bullaring" comes from the Aboriginal people. It is the name of a natural spring nearby. A spring is a place where water flows out of the ground. The exact meaning of the word "Bullaring" is not known today.

Farming in Bullaring

The main activity in Bullaring is wheat farming. Farmers grow lots of wheat in the fields around the town. Bullaring is also a special place called a "receival site." This means it's where farmers bring their harvested grain. Large companies like Cooperative Bulk Handling collect and store the grain here.

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