Miling, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Miling Western Australia
The Miling Hotel
Miling Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6575
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	200 km (124 mi) N of Perth
LGA(s)	Shire of Moora
State electorate(s)	Moore
Federal Division(s)	Durack

Miling is a small town in Western Australia. It is located about 200 kilometres (124 mi) north of Perth, the capital city. Miling is part of the Shire of Moora. In 2021, about 101 people lived there.

Welcome to Miling!

Miling is a quiet country town. It plays an important role in the farming areas around it. The town is known for its connection to railways and farming.

Where is Miling?

Miling is found in the Wheatbelt region. This area is famous for growing lots of grain. The town's location helps connect farms to bigger cities.

Miling's History and Railways

Miling is at the end of a special railway line. This line is called the Clackline–Miling railway. It stretches about 150 miles from Perth. The railway was very important for moving goods. It helped Miling grow as a town.

The Wheatbelt Connection

The railway line used to start at Clackline. Later, in 1966, it began at West Toodyay. Miling is part of a railway system. This system is known as the "wheatbins" network. These lines help transport grain from farms.

Farming and Grain

The land around Miling is very fertile. Farmers here grow a lot of wheat. They also grow other cereal crops. These crops are a big part of the town's economy.

Storing the Harvest

Miling is a key place for storing grain. It has special buildings called grain elevators. In 1932, two large grain elevators were built. They were put next to the railway tracks. These elevators help store the harvested crops. They make it easier to load grain onto trains. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling. This company helps farmers store and sell their grain.