Population: 770, Height above sea level: 360m Latitude: -31.1400,
Longitude: 119.1900 Location: 370km east of Perth Highway: Great Eastern Hwy Nearest Major Town: Kalgoorlie Nearest Airport: Kalgoorlie Touring Area: WA Wheatbelt
Founded on gold in 1888 it retains much of the colour and character of those
days through the streetscapes and the district historical museum.
It is named after the Southern Cross constellation, and the town's streets are named
after constellations and stars.