Statistics
The townsite of Waroona is situated on the South West Highway, 108 kms from Perth.
It can be reached by road from Perth via Mandurah or Armadale and is a comfortable 1.5 hour drive from the Perth City Centre.
Other distances are:
- Waroona to Armadale - 83km
- Waroona to Mandurah - 42km
- Waroona to Bunbury - 72km
- Waroona to Rockingham - 77km
Alternatively Waroona is on the Perth/Bunbury railway and the Australind passenger train serves the town daily in each direction.
Waroona Shire has approximately 4,650 people and is a progressive country town situated on the foothills of the Darling Range with many views out over the coastal plain and irrigation areas.
| Total Land Area |
83,512.6 Ha |
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| Distance from Perth: |
108km |
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| Revenue: |
$8.4 million |
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| Shire Population: |
4,650 |
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| Number of Dwellings: |
1985 |
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| Electricity Supply: |
Western Power 250.240V AC |
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| Water Supply: |
Water Corporation |
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| Sewerage System: |
Septic Tanks and Water Corporation Sewerage Systems |
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| Lengths of Roads: |
Sealed 265 km Unsealed 150 km |
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| Area in Sq Km |
835 |
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| Land Use: | Recreation and/or camping Reserve |
488.5 ha |
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| Water Reserve |
94.5 ha |
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| Townsite Reserve |
713.1 ha |
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| Other Reserve |
234.4 ha |
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| Public Works Department |
435.3 ha |
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| Water Corporation |
3.9 ha |
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| State Forest |
35,735.2 ha |
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| Timber Reserve - Land Act |
13.8 ha |
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| Conservator of Forest Land |
195.0 ha |
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| Vacant Crown Land |
640.2 ha |
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| Private Property |
39,100.5 ha |
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| National Park |
5,414.0 ha |
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| Flora and/or Fauna Reserve |
443.2 ha |
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| Length of Coastline |
19 km |
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Townsites In Area
Waroona, Hamel, Preston Beach, Lake Clifton, Nanga Brook, and Wagerup. Several rural residential developments are located throughout the Shire e.g. Tuart Grove and Armstrong Hills.
Library
Located Corner Hesse & Thatcher Streets, Waroona.
Local Industry
Dairy, whole milk, horticulture, vegetables, tourism, forestry, beef, sheep, engineering, earthmoving, bauxite mining, Wagerup Alumina Refinery.
Recreation
Recreational activities such as tennis, basketball, football, soccer and golf are well catered for in the town. A Recreation and Aquatic centre in Waroona caters for indoor aquatic activities, basketball, badminton, squash, volleyball, netball, indoor tennis, gymnastics and a gymnasium. There is also a creche available at the Recreation/Aquatic Centre for patrons.
The Drakesbrook Weir (Lake Moyanup), 2kms south east of the town provides the residents with swimming and fishing opportunities. Fishing in the local streams and at Preston Beach, 32km west, bushwalking and picnicking in the Darling Ranges directly to the east of the town provide sources of passive recreation.
Waroona Dam (Lake Navarino) 7km east of the town, provides opportunities for freshwater swimming, sailing, water skiing and fishing.
Climate
During the year the rainfall averages about 1060mm. The wettest months as you would expect are June/July/Aug but the rest of the year is most pleasant.
Commercial
The Commercial Centre consists of a SupaIGA Supermarket Plus Liquor, numerous small shops, including Cafes, Bakery, Ladies Boutique, Hairdressers, Chemist, Banks, Road House, Motor Mechanics/Fuel Stops/Garages, Hardware store, Newsagency, Antique Store, Produce Store, Commercial Hire facilities, Real Estate Agencies, Hotel, Tavern, Guest House/B&B and others.
A Veterinary Clinic serving large and small animals is also located in the town.
There is a small Industrial area where factories operate including panel beating/spray painting, aluminium window and door manufacture, concrete products manufacture, steel fabrication and machinery hire premises, electrical contractor.
Two hotels are in the town:
Waroona Hotel - located between Fouracre Street/South West Hwy in the centre of town, provides accommodation, dining facilities, bottle shop, and TAB facilities
Drakesbrook Hotel Motel - located on South West Highway, on the northern approach to the town consisting of motel units, restaurant, public bar, bottle shop and TAB facilities.
Housing and Land
Waroona Town is expanding every year with a steady growth of new housing construction.
Housing developments are also occurring on the coast at Preston Beach and nearby rural residential areas of Lake Clifton including Tuart Grove, and Armstrong Hills.
All land within the townsite is serviced by bitumen roads, scheme water, telephone and Western Power.
In the Special Residential areas the electricity is underground.
Health Services
Waroona currently has one Doctors Surgery
- Waroona Harvey Medical Group, located at 22 Fouracre Street, Open Mon – Fri 8.30 – 5.00pm and alternate Saturdays (by appointment)
- People requiring hospitalisation use Pinjarra 23kms north, or the Peel Health Campus at Mandurah. The nearest Emergency Services are available at Harvey Hospital and the Peel Health Campus.
- Infant Health - Clinic is serviced by visiting Sister every Tuesday.
- Silver Chain - Nurses service the district from their Harvey base.
Education
Employment
The principal employer in the Shire is Alcoa Australia operating an Alumina Refinery and minesite just south of the town and employing nearly 800 people.
Other industries employing significant labour include stock transporters, and local earth moving contractors.
Clubs
Many opportunities exist for joining Clubs.
There are Clubs for all sorts of arts and crafts, church groups, girl guides/boy scouts, Lions Club, Agricultural Society, exercise groups, dancing and swimming, and a varied number of sports.
Other organisations include Fire Brigade, St John's Ambulance, and RSL.
Arts and Crafts
Many opportunities exist to participate in a variety of arts and crafts and to sell the produce.
A Creative Arts centre caters for many types of arts and crafts and an arts and crafts/tourist information centre operates in the centre of Waroona.
Churches
Currently there are 3 major churches in town Anglican, Roman Catholic and Uniting. These all have their Ladies Guilds. Other churches also cater for the religious needs of the community.
Aged Accommodation
Within the town is Frail Aged Accommodation called Quambie Park Inc (Pam Corker House) that consists of cottage, unit and hostel accommodation for the elderly. Website - www.quambiepark.com.au
Aged & Day Care
Home and Community Care offers transport to the Shopping Centre, plus day care facilities on a regular basis. Meals on Wheels service is available.
Emergency Services
St John Ambulance
The St Johns Ambulance sub-branch in Waroona has modern well equipped vans available.
For more detailed information relating to Waroona and its surrounding areas, please contact our office on 9733 7800 or email us at warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au.