Amelup, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Amelup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
| Locality | Amelup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gnowangerup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.23285 |
| Longitude | 118.25892 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 402.4 km² |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Postcode | 6338 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 338 km southeast |
Amelup is a locality in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 64. The locality covers an area of 402.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 171 m above sea level. It lies approximately 338 km southeast of Perth. Amelup is located at 34.2328°S, 118.2589°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6338. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Amelup rests in a broad sweep of wheatbelt country, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of cerulean brushed with the ephemeral strokes of cloud. It lies 94.8 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 40.5 km south-east of Gnowangerup. The land here is a gentle, rolling expanse, cloaked in the muted golds and olives of developing crops, punctuated by the darker greens of scattered eucalypts that stand like stoic sentinels against the horizon. In the distance, the land rises subtly, hinting at the ancient geological bones beneath the fertile soil, and the air carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a perfume that speaks of seasons turning and the quiet industry of the land. The light, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, washes over the paddocks in a warm, honeyed glow, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the landscape with a profound, almost meditative stillness.
The story of Amelup is deeply entwined with the hardy souls who first sought to tame this country for agriculture, their efforts reflected in the patchwork quilt of fields that define the local economy. Wheat and barley have long been the lifeblood of Amelup, their cultivation shaping the rhythm of life, from the hopeful sowing in autumn to the triumphant harvest in summer. This agrarian heritage fosters a character of quiet resilience and self-reliance among its residents, a shared understanding forged by the cycles of nature and the dedication to the land. Just a short distance away, the Stirling Range National Park offers a dramatic counterpoint to the cultivated plains, its ancient peaks a testament to a far older geological narrative, and a haven for unique flora and fauna that draws the curious traveller and the dedicated naturalist alike.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Amelup, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Amelup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
Detailed location data for Amelup includes the postcode (6338), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gnowangerup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Amelup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |