Moora, Western Australia

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Moora
Western Australia
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Moora, Western Australia.
Moora, Western Australia
Population1,755 (SAL 2021) [1]
Established1895
Postcode(s) 6510
Elevation203 m (666 ft)
Area361 km2 (139 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Moora
State electorate(s) Moore
Federal division(s) Durack
Mean max tempMean min tempAnnual rainfall
25.6 °C
78 °F		12.0 °C
54 °F		459.2 mm
18.1 in

30°38′17″S116°00′36″E / 30.638°S 116.01°E / -30.638; 116.01

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Moora is a townsite located 177 km north of Perth in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. At the 2021 census, Moora had a population of 1,755.

History

Moora was one of the original stations on the Midland railway line to Walkaway, and the townsite was gazetted in 1895.

Natural disasters

The town was left underwater in 1932 when heavy rainfall inundated the town, causing severe flooding. The town was left isolated as both rail lines and roads had portions washed away. Over half the town was submerged to a depth of 3 feet (90 cm), and once the waters receded, was left under a thick coating of mud. Crops and stock in the surrounding area were also lost. [2]

In March 1999, the town suffered a major flood when ex-Tropical Cyclone Elaine caused the Moore River to break its banks, with 1000 people evacuated. [3] Just as the community was recovering, another major rainfall event on the already saturated land in May of the same year caused yet another flood in the town.

Economy

The town is the largest wheat belt town between Geraldton and Perth, and the third largest overall after the coastal settlements of Dongara and Jurien Bay. The town provides facilities and services such as commercial banks, schools, commerce and retail sectors, community recreational facilities; plus a pharmacy, dentist, doctors and district hospital.

Surrounding the town are several rural activities such as the growing of wheat, barley, canola, oaten hay and lupins, as well as the raising of sheep, cattle and pigs. A silica mine is located 15 km north of the townsite. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling. [4]

Education

Moora is home to the Central Midlands Senior High School, Moora Primary School and St Joseph's School (SJSM)—a Catholic private co-educational primary school. [5]

Recreation

The Moora Agricultural Show is held every year in September, and includes a full equestrian program, fireworks, fashion parade, entertainment and exhibits. The Moora Cup Race Day is one of the biggest events on Moora's social calendar and is held every year in October.

Many tourist attractions can be found around the Moora District, ranging from the Western Wildflower Farm to the abundance of hand-painted murals and the Moora Town Clock. As such, Moora is often a popular stopover for tourists en-route to holiday destinations and those following the wildflower trail.

Environment

Moora lies within the Moora Important Bird Area, declared by BirdLife International because it supports up to 60 breeding pairs of the endangered Carnaby's Black Cockatoo. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Moora
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)45.0
(113.0)		45.5
(113.9)		42.3
(108.1)		39.6
(103.3)		34.5
(94.1)		26.4
(79.5)		24.7
(76.5)		27.7
(81.9)		32.8
(91.0)		37.5
(99.5)		42.3
(108.1)		44.0
(111.2)		45.5
(113.9)
Average high °C (°F)34.4
(93.9)		34.1
(93.4)		31.0
(87.8)		26.4
(79.5)		21.9
(71.4)		18.7
(65.7)		17.3
(63.1)		17.9
(64.2)		20.6
(69.1)		24.5
(76.1)		28.5
(83.3)		32.0
(89.6)		25.6
(78.1)
Average low °C (°F)17.7
(63.9)		18.1
(64.6)		16.3
(61.3)		13.6
(56.5)		9.9
(49.8)		8.1
(46.6)		6.8
(44.2)		6.7
(44.1)		7.6
(45.7)		9.5
(49.1)		13.0
(55.4)		15.5
(59.9)		11.9
(53.4)
Record low °C (°F)8.6
(47.5)		9.1
(48.4)		5.0
(41.0)		3.2
(37.8)		0.6
(33.1)		−1.4
(29.5)		−1.0
(30.2)		−1.1
(30.0)		0.0
(32.0)		0.0
(32.0)		3.9
(39.0)		7.4
(45.3)		−1.4
(29.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches)11.0
(0.43)		14.3
(0.56)		19.8
(0.78)		25.4
(1.00)		60.9
(2.40)		90.0
(3.54)		88.6
(3.49)		63.8
(2.51)		38.6
(1.52)		24.9
(0.98)		12.8
(0.50)		9.6
(0.38)		459.1
(18.07)
Average precipitation days2.22.43.25.810.314.315.613.510.37.44.12.491.5
Average relative humidity (%)28303442536365605341353044
Source: [7]

Notable residents

Musician Paul Harding from electronic music group Pendulum attended Moora Primary School.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moora (WA) (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Country floods. Midland towns suffer". Western Mail . Perth, Western Australia: National Library of Australia. 11 August 1932. p. 25. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  3. ↑ BoM - WA Tropical Cyclone Season Summary 1998-99
  4. ↑ "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Introduction St Joseph's School, Moora". Cateight. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "IBA: Moora". Birdata. Birds Australia. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
  7. ↑ "Climate statistics for Moora". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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