Burekup, Western Australia facts for kids
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| Population | 634 (2006 census) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Postcode(s) | 6227 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Dardanup |
| State electorate(s) | Collie-Preston |
| Federal Division(s) | Forrest |
Burekup is a small town located on the South Western Highway in the South West region of Western Australia.
The town is built on the Collie River and was originally a railway siding on the Pinjarra-Picton line that was established in 1910 and known at the time as Boorekup. Following a request from the Shire of Dardanup, the town was gazetted in 1973.
"Burekup" is the Indigenous Australian name for a wildflower that grows in the area.
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