Quairading Shire Council

Location Quairading is less than two hours from Perth on the York-Merredin Road, and is serviced by major bitumen roads. It offers a variety of cultural, sporting and social activities at minimal cost. Quairading was first recognised as an agricultural area in the early 1860's and developed as a rural centre for the ever expanding wheat and sheep industry. Quairading is a farming community with a population of approximately 1, 200, producing cereal and grain crops, wool, sheep, cattle and Rural Service Industries. The district includes the localities of Quairading, Pantapin, Yoting, Badjaling, South Caroling, Wamenusking, Dangin, Balkuling and Doodennanning. Our Name Derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Kwirading’ meaning the home of a small brush kangaroo. 'Kwirading Spring', just 6.4km south of the town was used by Aboriginals as a stopping place. Past Residents Information Past residents or visitors are welcome to contact the Quairading Shire Office to get further information on what is happening in our district or maybe find a family contact of years gone by. We welcome all enquiries. Emergency Contact Numbers Emergency 000 Local Doctor (08) 9645 1210 District Hospital (08) 9645 2222 Infant Health Centre (08) 9645 1240 Police (08) 9645 1000 Events Calendar Latest news 2014 Local Government Banner Joint Winner: Community Group / Non Professional and Overall Congratulations to the Quairading Youth Centre on their banner for St Georges Terrace. The banner was announced to be joint winners with Narembeen for ''Best Community Group/Non - Professional'' and ''Overall Best Banner''.