Yorkrakine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids YorkrakineWestern Australia |
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Yorkrakine Agricultural Hall, 2018
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 Yorkrakine
Location in Western Australia
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| Population | 138 (2021 census) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Tammin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Yorkrakine is a small, quiet town in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia. This region is known for growing lots of wheat and other crops. Yorkrakine is part of the Shire of Tammin, which is like its local government area.
The town is about 203 kilometres (126 mi) east of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. In 2021, about 138 people lived in the Yorkrakine area.
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Life in Yorkrakine
Yorkrakine used to have a school and a general store. However, as fewer people lived in the town and it became easier to travel to bigger towns, these places closed down.
The old Agricultural Hall, built in 1926, is still a very important place. It's where people in the community gather for events and celebrations. It helps keep the community spirit alive!
Community and Sports
Even though Yorkrakine is small, it has a local sports team! The West Yorkrakine Cricket Club is the only remaining sports team from the area. They play in the Wyalkatchem Cricket Association, showing that community sports are still a big part of life here.
Exploring Yorkrakine Rock
One of the most famous places near Yorkrakine is Yorkrakine Rock. This is a huge granite rock located in the Yorkrakine Rock Reserve. It's a popular spot for families to have picnics and go bushwalking.
Size and Features
Yorkrakine Rock stands 341 m (1,119 ft) tall. It covers a large area of about 160 ha (400 acres). That's like 160 football fields! The base of the rock is a great place for plants and animals to live. You can find beautiful woodlands there, with trees like York gum and jam.
Important Wetlands
Close to Yorkrakine Rock, there's a special area called the Yorkrakine Rock Pools. This small area, about 1 ha (2.5-acre), is recognized as an important wetland. It's one of five such sites in the Avon-Wheatbelt region listed in the DIWA (A Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia). Wetlands are super important for nature because they provide homes for many different plants and animals.
History of the Area
The Yorkrakine area was first settled by farmers in 1908. This happened because of a special farm settlement plan. It was started by James Mitchell, who was in charge of Lands and Agriculture at the time. He wanted to help more people start farms in Western Australia.
Farming in Yorkrakine
The land around Yorkrakine is very fertile. Farmers in this area mainly grow wheat and other cereal crops. These crops are a big part of Australia's food supply.
The town is also a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling. This means that farmers bring their harvested grain here to be collected and stored before it's sent off to other places.
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Yorkrakine Agricultural Hall, 2018
