Mukinbudin, Western Australia facts for kids
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Shadbolt Street, Mukinbudin, 2014
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 Mukinbudin
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1920s |
| Postcode(s) | 6479 |
| Elevation | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Mukinbudin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Mukinbudin is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is about 298 kilometers (185 miles) east of Perth. The town is also about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Merredin. It is the main town in the Shire of Mukinbudin. In 2021, about 336 people lived there.
Discovering Mukinbudin
A Look Back in Time
People started settling in the Mukinbudin area in the 1870s. These were mostly pastoralists who raised sheep. Sandalwood cutters and miners also passed through. They were often on their way to the goldfields.
Around 1910, the first farmers arrived. They began growing wheat on their large blocks of land. Over time, they also started raising animals. A railway line was approved in 1922. It reached Mukinbudin in October 1923. The town site was officially recognized in 1922. In 1932, two large grain elevators were built. These helped store the harvested crops.
What Happens Here?
The land around Mukinbudin is very important for farming. Farmers grow wheat and other cereal crops here. The town is a special collection point for grain. This means farmers bring their harvested crops here. A company called Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) manages these collection sites.
Weather Woes
In February 2011, a big storm hit Mukinbudin. Strong winds blew at over 125 kilometers per hour (78 miles per hour). Large hailstones also fell. The storm caused some flooding. Many power poles and hundreds of trees were blown over. Parts of the roads were even washed away.
Famous Faces
Some people from Mukinbudin have become well-known. These include Mark Seaby, Rowan Jones, and Todd Menegola. All three of them became professional Australian Rules Football (AFL) players.
