Scott River East, Western Australia
Scott River East is a rural locality in the South West region of Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Nannup and is located east of the Scott River and Scott River National Park.
| Scott River East Western Australia | |
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| Coordinates | 34°16′S 115°29′E / 34.26°S 115.49°E |
| Population | 68 (as of 2021) |
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Geography
[change | change source]Scott River East is mostly forested and remote, with some farmland. The area lies near the edge of the Scott Coastal Plain and includes natural reserves.[1][2] It is surrounded by native bushland and lies close to national parks.
History
[change | change source]Scott River East was named for its position east of the Scott River. The area has had limited development due to its location and natural environment. It has been used for agriculture and conservation in recent decades.
Economy
[change | change source]The economy in the area is small and includes:
- Agriculture, especially grazing and pasture[3]
- Forestry
- Conservation and environmental research
Attractions
[change | change source]Attractions include:
- Close to Scott River National Park
- Nearby nature reserves and wetlands
- Remote bushland with native wildlife
- ↑ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ "Lactanz, Dairies South-West Western Australia". www.cbre.com.au. CBRE Group. Retrieved 26 July 2024.