Cascade, Western Australia

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Cascade
Western Australia
Cascade is located in Western Australia
Cascade
Cascade
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Population 158 (2006 census)[1]
Established 1976
Postcode(s) 6450
Elevation 182 m (597 ft)
Location
  • 677 km (421 mi) east of Perth
  • 96 km (60 mi) north-west of Esperance
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]

References

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