Needilup, Western Australia facts for kids

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Needilup Location in Western Australia
Established	1954
Postcode(s)	6336
Elevation	292 m (958 ft)
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	440 km (273 mi) SE of Perth 32 km (20 mi) E of Ongerup
LGA(s)	Shire of Jerramungup
State electorate(s)	Roe
Federal Division(s)	O'Connor

Needilup is a small town located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. You can find it between the towns of Ongerup and Jerramungup. It sits right along the Gnowangerup-Jerramungup Road.

How Needilup Became a Town

Needilup started because more and more people wanted to live in this area. They needed a proper place to call a town.

• In 1951, a person from the local community asked the government for land. They wanted this land to be set aside for a new town.
• The government agreed to the request. They measured out different plots of land for houses and businesses.
• The town of Needilup was officially declared in 1954. This meant it was now a recognized place.

What Does "Needilup" Mean?

The name "Needilup" has a special origin.

• It comes from the Aboriginal language.
• The exact meaning of the name is not known today.
• The town was named after the nearby Needilup River. This river was first explored and mapped in 1901.
• Over time, the river's name was spelled in a few different ways before settling on "Needilup."