Paynes Find, Western Australia

Paynes Find
Western Australia
Paynes Find c. 1980
Paynes Find September 2023
Paynes Find is located in Western Australia
Paynes Find
Paynes Find
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Coordinates29°15′S 117°41′E / 29.250°S 117.683°E / -29.250; 117.683
Population26 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1911
Postcode(s)6612
Elevation339 m (1,112 ft)
Area10,951 km2 (4,228 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Yalgoo
State electorate(s)North West
Federal division(s)Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
27.7 °C
82 °F
12.8 °C
55 °F
281.9 mm
11.1 in

Paynes Find, also called Paynes, is a settlement approximately 430 kilometres (267 mi) northeast of Perth in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is reachable by the Great Northern Highway. It was originally founded after the discovery of a gold bearing quartz vein; a roadhouse, a battery, and a few other buildings remain today. Alongside its fluctuating gold activity the area is known for its annual everlasting bloom, and sheep stations.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Paynes Find (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata