Mayanup, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Mayanup
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1907 |
| Postcode(s) | 6244 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Boyup Brook |
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Mayanup is a small town in the beautiful South West part of Western Australia. You can find it between the towns of Boyup Brook and Kojonup. In 2006, about 323 people lived in Mayanup.
History of Mayanup
How Mayanup Began
In the early 1900s, new land became available for people to settle. In 1904, a local land guide asked the government's Lands Department to save some space. He wanted this land to become a town near a place called Scotts Brook.
Naming the Town
The government set aside the land in 1905. At first, people called the area Scott's Brook. It was also known as Gnowergerup. This was an Aboriginal name for a nearby stream. In 1906, the land was officially measured and divided into lots. A group called the Upper Blackwood suggested the name Mayanup. The town was officially recognized in 1907.
Mayanup Hall
In Mayanup, there is a special building called the Mayanup Hall. It is listed as a heritage site. This means it is an important historical building. The hall was built around 1921. It has a timber frame, with weatherboard walls and an iron roof. It has served as a community meeting place for many years.
