Karlgarin, Western Australia
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Karlgarin Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°29′49″S 118°42′36″E / 32.497°S 118.71°ECoordinates: 32°29′49″S 118°42′36″E / 32.497°S 118.71°E |
| Population | 93 (2011 census) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Postcode(s) | 6358 |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Kondinin |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Karlgarin is a town located 321 kilometres (199 mi) south-east of Perth in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. A small traditional farming town, in 2010 Karlgarin made national papers, as the poorest town in Western Australia, with an average of $34,054 taxable income. [1]
The first European to visit the area was Surveyor General John Septimus Roe who passed through in 1848. He recorded the name "Carlgarin" as the name of a nearby hill. Karlgarin is an Aboriginal word that is thought to mean "fire hill". Karlgarin was selected as a soldier settlement site and a declaration of a townsite was sought in 1924. It was not until 1930 that the railway came to the area. The townsite was gazetted in 1931.
According to 2011 census data, 57.3% of Karlgarin residents are employed in Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming. The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops, as well as being a booming cattle town. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.
On top of the Cooperative Bulk Handling site to support the booming grain industry, Karlgarin townsite has an abandoned school and shop, both of which were destroyed during the Great Storm of 2013. The main hub of this bustling community is the Karlgarin Country Club, established in 1953. Located on Foundation St, this humble country pub offers the usual pub food and a range of drinks. A large portion of the revenue for 'The Club', as it is commonly known, comes from the associated bowls club.
As well as The Club, Karlgarin offers a diverse range of food options, with a burger van that claims the World Tastiest Burger. With opportunities opening everyday in this metropolis, in 2015 Karlgarin welcomed a new cafe and art gallery at the old CWA building.
Other facilities offered in Karlgarin include the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church Karlgarin. An acclaimed winner of a range of architecture awards, the Church's Foundation Stone was laid by Rev. Myles McKeon on March 13, 1966. On the main street (Melba Street) is Karlgarin Autos, and the abandoned school, opened in 1932 and closed in 2005.
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