| Kordabup Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 34°55′34″S117°08′54″E / 34.92612°S 117.14821°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 141 (SAL 2021) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6333 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 86 km2 (33 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Denmark | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Kordabup is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Kordabup Nature Reserve is located within Kordabup. [2] [3]
Kordabup and the Shire of Denmark, according to the shire's website, are located on the traditional land of the Bibulman and Mineng people of the Noongar nation. [4] The Mineng's traditional lands cover the majority of the shire while the Bibulman's traditional lands are to the west and, according to other sources, do not extend into the Shire of Denmark. [5] [6] [7]
The Styx River, or Kordabup Beela, located in Kordabup, is listed on the shire's heritage register. It is of significant cultural value to the traditional owners of the area. [8]
Kordabup was settled as part of the Group Settlement Scheme in the 1920s, being part of Group Settlement number 114, the Devon and Cornwall Group, named so after the locations of origin of the settlers. A heritage listed parkland in Kordabup, the Devon and Cornwall Group Park, commemorates this heritage. [9]
The siding of Kordabup on the Elleker to Nornalup railway line was located on the southern border of the current locality. The siding opened in 1929 and closed in 1957. [10] [11] [12]
The Kordabup Nature Reserve was gazetted on 8 December 2004, has a size of 3.02 square kilometres (1.17 sq mi), and is located in the Warren bioregion. [13]
Lake Muir is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the south-western border of the locality while the Muir Highway forms its northern one. Parts of Shannon National Park as well as most of Lake Muir National Park and all of Lake Muir and Boyndaminup National Park are located in the locality of Lake Muir.
The Shire of Denmark is a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) west of Albany and about 420 kilometres (261 mi) south-southeast of the state capital, Perth. The Shire of Denmark covers an area of 1,860 square kilometres (718 sq mi), and its seat of government is located in the townsite and locality of Denmark.
Ocean Beach is a coastal locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway forms the northern, the Southern Ocean its southern and the Wilson Inlet the eastern border of Ocean Beach. The beach of the same name lies in the east of the locality.
William Bay is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, on the shore of the Southern Ocean. The South Coast Highway runs through William Bay from east to west. The entire coastline of William Bay is covered by the William Bay National Park, with both the locality and national park sharing its name with the bay of the Southern Ocean.
Kulikup is a rural locality and small town of the Shire of Boyup Brook in the South West region of Western Australia.
Broke is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia, stretching along the coastline of the Southern Ocean. The South Western Highway forms the north-eastern border of the locality. Most of the locality as covered by national park, predominantly the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, except for the far east, which is covered by the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. The large Broke Inlet lies in the centre of Broke while, in the east, the locality lies on the shore of the Nornalup Inlet.
Collins is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the north-eastern border of the locality while the Vasse Highway runs along its north-western one. The Warren River forms the entire eastern and southern border of Collins. Small sections of the Sir James Mitchell and Gloucester National Park are also located within the locality.
Crowea is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup, located near Northcliffe, in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the eastern border of the locality while the Warren River forms most of its northern border. Parts of the Greater Hawke National Park, in the west, and Greater Dordagup National Park, in the east, are located in Crowea while a small section of Jane National Park penetrates into the south of the locality.
Quinninup is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms much of its eastern border, as does the Warren River to the north. The eastern parts of Greater Dordagup National Park are located within Quinninup.
Youngs Siding is a town and locality of the City of Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It borders the Wilson Inlet to the west and the South Coast Highway runs through the locality west to east.
Dartnall is a rural locality of the Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Great Southern Highway and the Great Southern Railway form the far western border of the locality.
Hazelvale is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Frankland River forms much of the western border of Hazelvale. The Walpole-Nornalup National Park extends into the south-west of the locality.
Trent is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Frankland River forms much of the western border of Trent. Most of the locality is covered by national park, with the Mount Frankland South National Park in the south and south-west, the Mount Frankland National Park in the north-west, and the Mount Roe National Park in the east.
Tingledale is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway forms much of the southern border of Tingledale and the Walpole-Nornalup National Park covers the entire south of the locality, with the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk located in Tingledale.
Kentdale is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway and the Kent River form much of the southern border of Kentdale, with the Owingup Nature Reserve located along the river.
Parryville is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, on the shore of the Southern Ocean. The South Coast Highway runs through the north of Parryville, and the Owingup and Quarram Nature Reserves are both partially located in Parryville.
Mount Romance is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Kent River flows through Mount Romance from north to south while the Denmark River forms its eastern boundary. Much of the locality is covered by protected areas, the Mount Lindesay National Park and the Mount Roe National Park. The actual mountain, Mount Romance, is located near the centre of the locality.
Mount Lindesay is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Denmark River forms the locality's western boundary. Mount Lindesay is almost completely covered by the Mount Lindesay National Park and the actual mountain, Mount Lindesay, is located in the south-west of the locality.
Scotsdale is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Denmark River flows through the east of the locality. The Scotsdale Road and Redmond Road Nature Reserves are located in the south of Scotsdale.
Shadforth is a rural locality of the Shire of Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway forms much of the southern border of Shadforth. The Mount Shadforth Nature Reserve is located in the south of Shadforth, south of the mountain, Mount Shadforth.
The Shire of Denmark respectfully acknowledges the Minang and Bibbulmun people of the Noongar nation who have cared for these lands and waters around Denmark for thousands of years
