South Stirling, Western Australia
| South Stirling Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  South Stirling | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′S 118°12′E / 34.533°S 118.200°ECoordinates: 34°32′S 118°12′E / 34.533°S 118.200°E |
| Established | 1959 |
| Postcode(s) | 6324 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Plantagenet |
| State electorate(s) | Blackwood-Stirling |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
South Stirling is a small community located 75 kilometres (47 mi) north-east of Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It is situated at the foot of the Stirling Range. Other close small towns are Mount Barker, Takalarup, Wellstead, and Manypeaks. The town was gazetted in 1959.[1]
It is also the hometown of hockeyroos player Kathryn Slattery, who represents Australia in field hockey.
References
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – B". Retrieved 2011-01-29.
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