Bailup, 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 Bailup, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
| Locality | Bailup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mundaring |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.73902 |
| Longitude | 116.31083 |
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 46.7 km² |
| Elevation | 276 m |
| Postcode | 6082 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 49 km east-northeast |
Bailup is a locality in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 45. The locality covers an area of 46.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 276 m above sea level. It lies approximately 49 km east-northeast of Perth. Bailup is located at 31.7390°S, 116.3108°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6082. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bailup rests on country where the land begins its gentle rise towards the Darling Scarp, a terrain marked by a mosaic of tall jarrah and marri woodlands that spill down into sheltered gullies. It lies 32.7 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 84°T), and is situated 12.6 km east of Gidgegannup. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus, a perfume that clings to the soft red earth. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of undergrowth where native grasses and wildflowers stubbornly bloom, their colours a vibrant contrast to the muted greens and browns of the forest. The silence is profound, broken only by the occasional call of a kookaburra or the rustle of a shy creature in the bush.
The history of Bailup is woven into the clearing of these very forests for timber and later, for agriculture, a legacy still visible in the scattered remnants of old stone walls and the occasional rusted farm implement half-claimed by the bush. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, established small farms and grazing properties, their endeavours shaping the character of the locality. While the larger-scale timber industry has long receded, a quiet agricultural spirit endures, with some residents maintaining small orchards or hobby farms, their efforts contributing to the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life in Bailup. The proximity to the broader Mundaring region means that while Bailup retains its distinct rural charm, it also benefits from the amenities and attractions of its neighbouring towns, offering a peaceful retreat that nonetheless feels connected.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bailup, 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 Bailup, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
Detailed location data for Bailup includes the postcode (6082), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mundaring), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Bailup 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. |