Paraburdoo

Paraburdoo is named after the nearby 'Pirraburdoo' lease, an aboriginal name for the white "Little Corella" which lives in the area. Nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia, Paraburdoo is a close-knit community which offers a safe and friendly environment, ideal for young families.

The town has a population of around 2000 people and has a strong sporting community with facilities including a swimming pool, tennis, netball and basketball courts, cricket and football fields, motor cross, bowling, golf, softball, teeball, and swimming clubs.

Other facilities provided in town are a supermarket, newsagency, bottleshop, pharmacy, travel agent, hardware store, bakery, nursery, Karingal Neighbourhood Centre and op shop, youth centre, day care centre, playgroup, toy library, clothing boutique, gift shop, mobile hairdressers and drive-in.

There is also a police station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, library, shire office, post office, credit union, TAFE, primary school, child health clinic, doctor's surgery, medical centre, visiting veterinary surgeon, and Anglican and Catholic Churches.

The airport, which services both Paraburdoo and Tom Price, is located only 15 minutes from Paraburdoo and is serviced by two planes daily.

Local landmarks include Radio Hill Lookout, The Ranges, Kelly's Pool, and Palm Springs, which is located on the road to Tom Price.

More information about infrastructure and community facilities in Paraburdoo can be found at www.ashburton.wa.gov.au.