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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
Coordinates	30°09′S 116°05′E
Population	30 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established	1930
Postcode(s)	6513
Elevation	295 m (968 ft)
Location	231 km (144 mi) N of Perth 57 km (35 mi) W of Dalwallinu
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.

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