This is a site where you can learn about leisure and recreation opportunities, facilities and activities in rural areas. In this website you will be able to see the current trends of participation in leisure and recreation activities in rural communities and the availability of current leisure and recreation facilities in rural communities. you will also be able to learn about the community of Dundorra and how it can be improved.
A bit about Dundorra
Location:
Dundorra is a rural country town that is located 700 km east of Perth, via the coolgardie-Esperance Highway and is approximately 278m above sea level.
Overview of dundorra. Once one of the largest towns in Western Australia, the current population of Dundorra is approximately 900 people. 36% of the population is under the age of 15, 48% is between the ages of 15-59, 20% is over 60 years of age, 8% of people has a disability, both physical and mental, and 16% of the population is aboriginal and Torres strait islanders. At the peak of the gold rush, Dundorra was a thriving community with a number of sporting facilities. These days, the town has become rather run-down due to vandalising and unused facilities. Dundorra is a desert town with temperatures reaching over 50 degrees in the peak of summer and plunging to below 0 degrees at night. The local high school has a number of facilities which are often not used by the local community. The ‘hub’ of the town is the local bowling green, which has an acclaimed chef who runs the “bowlo”restaurant and many residents can be found dining here on Friday nights and on the weekends. The average community member is located 30 minutes by car from town.
A bit about Dundorra
Location:
Dundorra is a rural country town that is located 700 km east of Perth, via the coolgardie-Esperance Highway and is approximately 278m above sea level.
Overview of dundorra. Once one of the largest towns in Western Australia, the current population of Dundorra is approximately 900 people. 36% of the population is under the age of 15, 48% is between the ages of 15-59, 20% is over 60 years of age, 8% of people has a disability, both physical and mental, and 16% of the population is aboriginal and Torres strait islanders. At the peak of the gold rush, Dundorra was a thriving community with a number of sporting facilities. These days, the town has become rather run-down due to vandalising and unused facilities. Dundorra is a desert town with temperatures reaching over 50 degrees in the peak of summer and plunging to below 0 degrees at night. The local high school has a number of facilities which are often not used by the local community. The ‘hub’ of the town is the local bowling green, which has an acclaimed chef who runs the “bowlo”restaurant and many residents can be found dining here on Friday nights and on the weekends. The average community member is located 30 minutes by car from town.