Welcome to the Shire of Waroona Website
Welcome to the Shire of Waroona website. We trust that you are able to obtain the information you require as you travel around the site. If there is anything that you cannot access please do not hesitate to contact the friendly staff at the Administration Office (08 97337800) for assistance.
Today Waroona townsite has a population of approximately 2,700 (total Shire as per latest Bureau Statistics Information - 3900) and is located on the South West Highway, 108 kilometres (1.5hr) south of the Capital City of Perth. The Shire of Waroona stretches from ‘sea to scarp’ ie the Indian Ocean to the Darling Range, and incorporates the localities of Waroona, Hamel, Preston Beach and Lake Clifton. You will find pristine beaches, unspoilt lakes of the coastal plains, fertile farmlands and peaceful jarrah forests. Settlers began to arrive in the area in the late 1830s although Drakesbrook (later to be known as Waroona) did not come into its own until the Pinjarra to Picton railway line was opened in 1893. the building of the railway, for which local timber was milled, boosted the town. When the railway was extended many more settlers came to the district. | |
The Shire boasts a range of diverse industries including beef, sheep and dairy farming, tree farming, earthmoving, market growers, engineering, and mining and is an important destination for tourists enjoying recreational activities within State Forests, beaches and the many waterways both natural and man made. |
For further information on what the Shire of Waroona has to offer please go to the "Tourism" tab.
We thankyou for visiting out website and we would be interested to know your thoughts or any suggestions you may have relating to our site and invite your comments. Please email your suggestions to warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au
Library
The Library's aim is to provide free information and access to reading for pleasure for all members of the community, both young and old. Staff encourage all age groups to join the library and utilise the facilities provided. If you have not already done so ensure you visit the library and the friendly staff will assist you wherever possible. Membership is free. Internet use and photocopying are available at the Library.
Librarians: Polly Bonner, Kaye Eatts, & Lissy Oliver
Ph: 08 9733 7822
Australia Day 2010 Media Release
SHIRE OF WAROONA 2010 AUSTRALIA DAY
A large crowd turned out on Australia Day in Waroona to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast cooked by the Waroona Lions Club and to take part in the celebrations and award ceremony in what could only be described as a very enjoyable morning full of goodwill and community spirit.
Breakfast entertainment was provided by Jeff Bruce-McGinn while children and adults alike enjoyed the Meanda Park Animal Farm and free face painting. A large contingent of cars from the Just Cruizin Street Machiners and community service vehicles participated in the street parade which was led through town by the local police.
The awards ceremony was supported by Guides and Scouts who raised the Australian flag accompanied by Coen Walmsley playing Advance Australia Fair on Saxophone. Shire President Cr Mike Walmsley gave the Australia Day Address encouraging everyone to shake hands with the person next to them. Included in Cr Walmsley’s address was a reminder that we live in the best country in the world. He then went on to speak of one of Australia’s great heroes the late Weary Dunlop.
Contact Us
Ph: (08) 9733 7800
Fax: (08) 9733 1883
Email: warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au
Postal Address:
PO Box 20
WAROONA WA 6215
Or call in and speak to an officer from our Administration team at 52 Hesse Street, WAROONA.
Aquatic Centre
The pool caters for lap swimmers, recreational swimmers, private lessons, swimming clubs, aquarobics, school and other clubs and vacation and in term swimming lessons.
The aquatic area consists of a six lane salt water pool with a water slide and a toddlers pool with fountains.