Moora, Western Australia

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Moora
Western Australia

Moora, Western Australia.

Population:

1,767

Postcode:

6510

Elevation:

203 m (666 ft) ^[1]

Location:

177 km (110 mi) N of Perth
279 km (173 mi) SE of Geraldton
119 km (74 mi) SE of Jurien Bay

LGA:

Shire of Moora

State District:

Moore

Federal Division:

O'Connor

Mean Max Temp	Mean Min Temp	Rainfall
25.6 °C ^{78 °F}	12.0 °C ^{54 °F}	459.2 mm ^{18.1 in}

Moora is a townsite located 177 km north of Perth in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Moora was one of the original stations on the Midland railway line to Walkaway, and the townsite was gazetted in 1895.

In March 1999, the town suffered a major flood when ex-Tropical Cyclone Elaine caused the Moore River to break its banks with the evacuation of 1000 people.^[2] Just as the community was recovering, another major rainfall event on the already saturated land in May the same year caused yet another flood in the town.

At the 2006 census, Moora had a population of 1,787.^[3] The town is the most substantial wheat belt town between Geraldton and Perth. 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.

The Moora Country Campout, a three day festival held on the Easter Weekend every year, draws numerous Australian music fans and Country Ute enthusiasts to its grounds while providing a range of activities for children and families.

Many tourist attractions can be found around the Moora District, ranging from the Berkshire Valley Museum to the abundance of hand-painted murals and the Moora Town Clock. As such, Moora is often a popular stopover for tourist’s enroute to holiday destinations and those following the wildflower trail.

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) and a silica mine located 15 km north of the townsite.