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Gunyidi is a small town in the Shire of Coorow. The town is situated between Moora and Carnamah in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

Gunyidi
Western Australia
Gunyidi
Coordinates30°09′S 116°05′E
Population30 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1930
Postcode(s)6513
Elevation295 m (968 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Coorow
State electorate(s)Moore
Federal division(s)Durack

The town was originally a siding along the Midlands Railway and was initially known as Siberia Fettlers Camp, which was established in 1906. The name was soon changed to Gunnyidi.[2] It was declared as a town in 1930 and the name was officially changed to the present spelling in 1973.

The name is Aboriginal in origin and is a shortened name for a nearby well Mungerdegunyidie.


References


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gunyidi (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "History of country town names – G". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Retrieved 12 March 2011.



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