Nirimba, Western Australia Explained

Type:town
Nirimba
State:wa
Lga:Shire of Murray
Coordinates:-32.6514°N 115.8139°W
Map Type:nomap
Local Map:yes
Zoom:11
Postcode:6208
Stategov:Murray-Wellington
Fedgov:Canning
Near-Nw:Harvey Estuary
Near-N:South Yunderup
Near-Ne:Ravenswood
Near-W:Point Grey
Near-E:West Pinjarra
Near-Sw:Birchmont
Near-S:West Pinjarra
Near-Se:West Pinjarra
Dist1:85
Location1:Perth
Dist2:21
Location2:Mandurah

Nirimba is a rural locality in the Shire of Murray in the Peel Region of Western Australia, located directly south of the Austin Cove development in South Yunderup.[1] [2]

It is likely named after the Aboriginal word "neer-imba", meaning pelican, which is a common bird in the wider Peel Region.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SLIP Map . . maps.slip.wa.gov.au . . 2 August 2023 .
  2. Web site: NationalMap . . nationalmap.gov.au . . 2 August 2023 .
  3. Web site: Abbott . Ian . 2009 . Aboriginal names of bird species in south-west Western Australia, with suggestions for their adoption into common usage . Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.