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Mandurah

Also known as Mandurah, Western Australia, Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia

Mandurah ( ) is a coastal city in the Australian state of Western Australia, situated approximately south of the state capital, Perth. It is the state's second most populous city, with a population of 107,643.

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Place details

Locality: Mandurah
Region: Western Australia
Country: Australia
Population: 90,306

Travel guide

Get around

You can get around to most destinations via bus, through some routes are somewhat infrequent (30 min between buses) especially during off-peak hours. Renting a bicycle is an option, they can be acquired from outside the Visitors Center. However depending on where you wish to visit, you may find driving the best option.

See

Giants of Mandurah. A collection of five large sculptures created by Thomas Dambo, they're located in various places in and around Mandurah, many of which require a little walking to get to. There is a sixth statue in Perth. An information brochure can be obtained from the Mandurah Visitors Center. Mandurah Museum, 3 Pinjarra Rd. Small local history museum. Entry cost is a gold coin donation ($1-2). Lake Clifton Thrombolites, Lake Clifton. Large group of ancient thrombolites, rock-like organisms. Not accessible via public transport.

Do

There are many beaches to swim and fish at, as well as, various boat tours and cruises.

Mandurah Dolphin Tours, Mandjar Bay. Mandurah Crab Fest, 3 Peel St. Annual event held on the 3rd weekend of March, is most notable for selling seafood and includes various entertainment (Live music, fireworks etc).

Buy

Mandurah Visitors Center, 75 Mandurah Terrace. Offers an assortment of souvenirs.

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Contents

Geography
Geology
Political
Climate
History
Places of cultural heritage significance
Population
Economy and employment
Tourism
Retail
Mining
Festivals
Transport
Media
Water use
Sport
In popular culture
People from Mandurah
References
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Mandurah's central business district is located on the Mandurah Estuary, which is an outlet for the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary. The city's name is derived from the Noongar word mandjar, meaning "meeting place" or "trading place". A townsite for Mandurah was laid out in 1831, two years after the establishment of the Swan River Colony, but attracted few residents, and until the post-war boom of the 1950s and 1960s it was little more than a small fishing village. In subsequent years, Mandurah's reputation for boating and fishing attracted many retirees, including to the canal developments in the city's south.