Prevelly, Western Australia
| Prevelly Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Prevelly | |
| Coordinates | 33°58′57″S 114°59′32″E / 33.98250°S 114.99222°ECoordinates: 33°58′57″S 114°59′32″E / 33.98250°S 114.99222°E |
| Population | 177 (2011 census)[1] |
| Established | 1977 |
| Postcode(s) | 6285 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Augusta-Margaret River |
| State electorate(s) | Vasse |
| Federal Division(s) | Forrest |
Prevelly is a townsite in the South West region of Western Australia. It is located on the coast at the mouth of Margaret River at the northern end of Calgardup Bay. At the 2011 census, Prevelly had a population of 177.[1]
Privately subdivided in the early 1960s and named Prevelly, the shire petitioned for a townsite to be declared in 1977 and it was duly gazetted in 1978.[2]
The town was named after the Preveli monastery on Crete.[3]
The Cape to Cape Track passes through Prevelly.
Prevelly beaches and the adjacent coastline are locations of some significant surf breaks
References
- 1 2 Prevelly Australian Bureau of Statistics
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – P". Retrieved 2011-03-21.
- ↑ Prevelly Park - Western Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
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