Woolah Community
Woolah (also referred to as Doon Doon) is a medium-sized Aboriginal community, located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley.
| Woolah Western Australia | |||||||||
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  Woolah | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 16.199°0′S 128.268°0′E | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6743 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 60 km (37 mi) south west of Kununurra | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Background
Woolah community is located approximately 300 metres off the Great Northern Highway, 120 kilometres south of Kununurra. The community was established as part of Doon Doon Station in the mid 1970s. The population consists of people who are predominantly of the Gidja group. Population is estimated at around 80 people, in 14 houses.
Native title
The community is located within the Registered Yurriyangem Taam (WAD268/10) Native Title claim area.
Governance
The community is managed through its incorporated body, Woolah Aboriginal Corporation, incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 on 27 October 1980.
Town planning
Woolah Layout Plan No.1 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.1 was endorsed by the community on 24 May 2000 and the WAPC on 1 March 2001. The Layout Plan map-set and background report can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.