Scotsdale Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 34°54′04″S117°17′04″E / 34.90103°S 117.28441°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 529 (SAL 2021) [1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 6333 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 150.7 km2 (58.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | |||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Denmark | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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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. [2] [3]
Scotsdale 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]
Harewood School, located in Scotsdale, is listed on the shire's heritage register. It is a typical one-teacher school building and dates back to 1925. Scotsdale was settled as part of the Group Settlement Scheme, with the school being part of Group Settlements number 58 and 111. The school opened on 2 February 1925 and was intermittently operating until 1940, when it closed permanently. The building was moved to the current location after this. [8]
Also heritage listed are the Scotsdale Hall, [9] the Scotsdale Road Bridge, [10] and the Harewood Forest. [11]
Despite its name, the heritage listed Mount Lindesay School Group 101, another one-teacher school, is located in Scotsdale and not neighboring Mount Lindesay. It operated intermittently from 1926 to 1943, initially as the Group 101 School, until renamed to Mount Lindesay School in 1940. [12]
The following nature reserves are located within Scotsdale. Both are located within 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.
Darradup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Brockman Highway runs through the centre of the locality while, to the east of it, the Milyeannup National Park makes up the south-eastern part of Darradup. The Blackwood River runs through the locality from east to west and the Blackwood River National Park stretches along it while the far northern part of Darradup is taken up by the Wiltshire-Butler National Park.
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.
Ringbark is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia, with the South Western Highway forming the eastern border of the locality.
Upper Warren is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. Its northern and eastern borders are formed by the Muir Highway, while it borders the South Western Highway at its far south-western corner. The Warren River runs from through the locality from east to west while, in places, also forming its border.
Perillup is a rural locality of the Shire of Plantagenet in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The Muir Highway passes through the locality from west to east while the Kent River passes through its north before forming much of its western border. Most of the locality south of the highway is taken up by the Mount Roe National Park while, to the north of the highway, the Randell Road and the unnamed WA11343 Nature Reserves are located.
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.
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.
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.
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