Courtenay, Western Australia

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Courtenay
Western Australia
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Courtenay
Courtenay, Western Australia
Coordinates 34°11′24″S115°19′19″E / 34.19000°S 115.32194°E / -34.19000; 115.32194
Population55 (SAL 2021) [1]
Postcode(s) 6288
Area65.2 km2 (25.2 sq mi)
LGA(s) Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
State electorate(s) Warren-Blackwood
Federal division(s) Forrest

Courtenay is a small townsite located in the South West region of Western Australia in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Courtenay (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg