Cascade, Western Australia
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Cascade Western Australia |
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Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
Population | 158 (2006 census)[1] |
Established | 1976 |
Postcode(s) | 6450 |
Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Shire of Esperance |
State electorate(s) | Eyre |
Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Cascade is a small town in Western Australia located 677 kilometres (421 mi) east of Perth along the South Coast between Ravensthorpe and Esperance in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Cascade had a population of 158.[1]
The origin of the name is unknown except that it was suggested by the Shire of Esperance. The townsite was gazetted on 19 November 1976.[2][3]
The main industry in town is wheat farming with the town being a Cooperative Bulk Handling receival site.[4]