Pingelly facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pingelly Western Australia
Great Southern Highway in Pingelly, 2014
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Postcode(s)	6308
Elevation	297 m (974 ft)
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	158 km (98 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)	Shire of Pingelly
State electorate(s)	Central Wheatbelt
Federal Division(s)	O'Connor
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.1 °C 74 °F 10.4 °C 51 °F 448.0 mm 17.6 in

Pingelly is a town and shire found in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia. It is about 158 kilometres (98 mi) from Perth. You can get there by using the Brookton Highway and Great Southern Highway. The town is also on the Great Southern railway line.

The farms around Pingelly grow wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a place where Cooperative Bulk Handling collects grain. In 2016, Pingelly had a population of 809 people.

The History of Pingelly

Pingelly started as a small stop along the Great Southern Railway line. This railway was built by the Western Australian Land Company and opened in 1889. Later that year, the company planned the town and made land available for people to settle.

In 1896, the government bought the railway and the land. The town was officially named in 1898. Its name comes from the Aboriginal word for the Pingeculling Rocks. These rocks are found north of the town. Early settlers called the area Pingegulley for many years.

In early 1898, the recorded population of the town was 89 people. This included 52 males and 37 females. However, this count did not include all residents, such as Aboriginal people.

A local hall for farmers was built in 1894. It was opened with a special event that included a hunt and a ball.

Between 1939 and 1941, Pingelly hosted three motor racing events each year. One famous race was the Great Southern Flying 50. The last race was won by Harley Hammond. Motor racing then stopped in Western Australia because of World War 2.

Who Lives in Pingelly?

In the 2016 Census, 809 people lived in Pingelly. About half were male (50.4%) and half were female (49.6%). The average age of people in Pingelly was 52 years old.

Children aged 0–14 years made up 16.8% of the population. People aged 65 years and over made up 29.7% of the population. Most people (73.5%) were born in Australia.

What You Can Find in Pingelly

The Pingelly area has over 1,100 residents. They live both in town and on farms nearby. It is an important farming area. The main activities are growing wheat and barley, and raising sheep and cattle.

Pingelly has many useful places and services:

• A primary school for younger students.
• A Bendigo Bank branch.
• Shops like an IGA supermarket, a chemist, and a post office.
• Specialty shops and an arts and craft shop.
• Places to stay, including hotels, a B&B, and a caravan park.
• A golf course.
• Council offices.
• A Community Resource Centre.

A school bus takes high school students to Narrogin. Each year, the town holds two market days in May and October. These markets offer a wide range of items.

The Shire of Pingelly has recently built a new recreation and community centre. They have also built new homes for older people.

The town is a stop for the Transwa bus service. This bus travels from Perth to Albany.

The Pingelly Health Service is part of the Upper Great Southern Health Services. It has a medical centre that is open 24/7. There is also a general practitioner (GP) doctor. Silver Chain offers help at home, gardening, and other services for older people. The Narrogin Regional Hospital is the main hospital for this area.

Pingelly's Climate

Famous People from Pingelly

Some well-known people have connections to Pingelly:

• Nicky Winmar
• Tim English
• Leroy Jetta