Toodyay

The Shire of Toodyay is an administrative area in the Wheatbelt region, roughly 85 kilometers northeast of Perth, covering multiple residential centers and broad stretches of land. The area spreads across fertile terrain along the Avon River and includes several towns and farming areas.

The area was founded in 1836 and was originally called Newcastle before flooding forced a relocation in the 1860s. The name changed to Toodyay in 1910 to acknowledge its Aboriginal roots.

The name comes from the Aboriginal word 'Duidgee,' pointing to how the Ballardong Noongar people understood and used this fertile landscape along the Avon River. Today, visitors can observe how local places and the land itself hold these cultural connections in their layout and character.

The administrative offices are located at various points across the region and provide local services to residents and visitors. It helps to plan ahead since services are spread across the area rather than concentrated in one place.

The Newcastle Gaol, built in 1865, now operates as a museum showing artifacts and stories from the early years of European settlement. The building itself offers a tangible window into how life and governance worked during that transformative period.

Location: Shire Of Toodyay

GPS coordinates: -31.55117,116.46717

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32