Metricup, Western Australia
Metricup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is located in the City of Busselton local government area, about 260 kilometers south of Perth.
| Metricup Western Australia | |
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 The Margaret River Chocolate Company in Metricup | |
  Metricup | |
| Coordinates | 33°46′S 115°8′E / 33.767°S 115.133°E |
| Population | 263 (as of 2021) |
| Time zone | AWST (UTC+8) |
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History
Metricup was established in the early 1900s as part of the development of farming and dairy industries in the region. The town grew with the arrival of the railway and became known for its agricultural production.
A school was in the area from 1924 to 1953 and the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, which is still operating currently, opened in 1935.[1][2][3]
Geography
The town is surrounded by farmland, rolling hills, and vineyards. It lies near the Blackwood River and is close to popular tourist destinations in the Margaret River wine region.
Economy
The main industries in Metricup are:
- Dairy farming and agriculture
- Wine production and vineyards
- Tourism related to local farms and wineries
Community
Metricup is a small rural community with local events and a peaceful lifestyle. It is near larger towns like Margaret River, offering access to more shops and services.
- ↑ "St. John the Baptist Anglican Church & Group 60 Memorial". Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ↑ "WA Schools Gazetteer" (PDF). Geoproject Solutions. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ↑ "Anglican Community of Metricup". Anglican Diocese of Bunbury. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.