Waddy Forest, Western Australia

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Waddy Forest
Western Australia
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Waddy Forest
Waddy Forest, Western Australia
Coordinates 29°51′51″S116°9′58″E / 29.86417°S 116.16611°E / -29.86417; 116.16611 Coordinates: 29°51′51″S116°9′58″E / 29.86417°S 116.16611°E / -29.86417; 116.16611
Population30 (SAL 2021) [1]
Postcode(s) 6515
LGA(s) Shire of Coorow
State electorate(s) Moore
Federal division(s) Durack

Waddy Forest is a town in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

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References

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