Before we tell you some facts and figures about our great shire, here’s the important bits!
Mingenew has essentially three basic ingredients. Economically, we are an agricultural powerhouse and the southern hemisphere’s largest grain facilitator. Aesthetically we are surrounded by breathtaking breakaway country, with fantastic flat-top ridges and, during WA’s wildflower season, we are arguably its most sought-after destination. Finally, we are vibrant and happy! Below our rural and ‘real country’ persona, we enjoy a sporting and social calendar that is second to none. Many people who pass through for work or play end up staying and because we are a successful agricultural shire, there are many supporting industries, facilities, and employment opportunities.
Now, some figures. We are home to around 470 awesome people. Many in this number are farming families and the rest make up our town population. These people and families work in local government, small business, ag-support companies and essential services such as police, education, health, hospitality and so on. If you drive or walk around town, there are buildings that date back as far as the 1850’s, which form part of our rich heritage. We have a much-loved museum that showcases our history in both farming and our people.
Mingenew loves its sport and as such our facilities are brilliant, well managed and our teams are, of course, the best in Australia – at everything. If you’re coming to stay, check out our calendar of events or call us.
We have a sensational caravan park with a variety of accommodation options from suites through to open-air camping and some of the best nights under the stars in WA.
We are also a proud and passionate community, home to many volunteers and community groups dedicated to making our district the best possible place to live. It’s a great place for families too, with a local long day-care centre, highly regarded primary school and easy bus access to two local high schools.
For wildflower hunters, Mingenew is the true heart and soul of the mid-west’s Wildflower Country. It is super close to Coalseam Conservation Park, which is arguably the holy grail of all wildflower sites in WA.
In addition to the largest on-shore grain receival facility in the southern hemisphere, and a space and satellite communications industry established by NASA over 40 years ago, Mingenew is also home to one of Australia’s leading producer-driven organisations in the Mingenew Irwin Group, a collaborative, connected and capable Community Resource Centre, a Silver Chain nursing post, the famous Mingenew Bakery and a host of successful small businesses.
We could go on about our awesome home, but if you’d like to know more please feel free to call the shire and we’ll happily guide you in the right direction. Or, why not check out our Facebook page and YouTube channel for regular updates on what’s happening around town. Otherwise, we can’t wait to ‘See you in Mingenew!’