Mainland, Western Australia

Mainland is an abandoned town in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town is located between Cue and Austin.

Mainland Western Australia
Mainland
Coordinates	27.583°S 117.916°E / -27.583; 117.916
Established	1898
Postcode(s)	6640
Elevation	418 m (1,371 ft)
Location	635 km (395 mi) NNE of Perth 15 km (9 mi) S of Cue
LGA(s)	Shire of Cue
State electorate(s)	North West
Federal division(s)	Durack

Gold was discovered in the area in 1892 and was initially known as Mainland since it was located on the northern shore of Lake Austin so the name distinguished it from its neighbouring town of Austin which was also known as The Island. The town was gazetted in 1898.^[1]