Harrismith, Western Australia
Town in Western Australia
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Harrismith is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 260 kilometres (162 mi) south-east of Perth between the towns of Wickepin and Kulin.
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Railway Avenue and the heritage listed Uniting Church in Harrismith in January 2024 | |
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 Interactive map of Harrismith | |
| Coordinates: 32.934°S 117.884°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| LGA | |
| Location | |
| Established | 1914 |
| Government | |
| • State electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Area | |
• Total | 202.2 km2 (78.1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 52 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode | 6361 |
History
When a railway line was being constructed from Narrogin to Kondinin in 1914, the government placed a siding at this location, naming it "South Dorakin". However, local settlers opposed the name, and suggested Harrismith, after Harry Smith, the first settler in the vicinity. The name change was approved, and the town was gazetted in 1915.[2]
Present day
The town has a small hotel and caravan park as well as sports facilities. Other services are offered from nearby Tincurrin. The area around Harrismith is home to wildflowers in spring, especially verticordia.
