Woodanilling Today

The Shire of Woodanilling is predominantly a sheep and grain producing area and it is the economic mainstay of the area.

The town site of Woodanilling is situated on the Great Southern Highway, roughly 252 kilometres from Perth and can be reached via the Albany Highway. It is a comfortable two and a half hour drive from the city centre and a picturesque escape.

Wool and grain production have long been the main industry in Woodanilling but in recent years, a sheep and goat meat abattoir, agroforestry, a dolomite fertilizer business and other agricultural based export markets have been added to the mix.

Woodanilling is a neat and tidy town with wide tree-lined streets and exquisite heritage buildings, some which are over 100 years old. The town offers visitors an array of attractions, plenty of free parking and the beautiful Centenary Park has public accessible toilets, a children’s playground and free barbeque facilities.

The Shire of Woodanilling is 1126 square kilometers and contains 84.36km kilometers of sealed roads and 453.47 kilometers of unsealed roads, has one square kilometer of parks and gardens and 160 dwellings.

The localities within the Shire are: Beaufort River, Boyerine, Cartmeticup, Glencoe, Kenmare Westwood and Woodanilling.