Balingup, 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 Balingup, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
| Locality | Balingup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77331 |
| Longitude | 116.01501 |
| Population | 529 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 88.6 km² |
| Elevation | 277 m |
| Postcode | 6253 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 203 km south |
Balingup is a locality in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 529. The locality covers an area of 88.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 277 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km south of Perth. Balingup is located at 33.7733°S, 116.0150°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6253. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Balingup rests in a fold of the Darling Scarp, where the land softens into gentle slopes carpeted with rolling pastures and the deep, verdant hues of jarrah and marri forests. It lies 61.5 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 22.8 km north-north-west of Bridgetown. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a cool, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and the resinous breath of the bush, and it often clings to the low-lying areas like a fine mist. Winding country roads, edged with the vibrant blues and purples of wildflowers in season, lead the traveller through a landscape that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive, the shadows of the tall trees stretching long across the paddocks as the sun begins its descent. The Blackwood River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley, its banks fringed with willows and providing a vital artery to the surrounding countryside, its presence a constant, soothing murmur.
The character of Balingup is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soils, a legacy stretching back to its early days as a timber and farming settlement. For generations, dairy herds have grazed these rich pastures, their contented lowing a familiar soundtrack to the day, while orchards of stone fruits and apples have flourished, their blossoms a fleeting spectacle of spring. More recently, the region has embraced viticulture, with vineyards appearing on the sun-drenched slopes, contributing to Balingup's growing reputation as a destination for those seeking fine food and wine. The town itself, a cluster of heritage buildings and modern amenities, serves as a quiet hub for the surrounding farms and small holdings, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of the seasons and the steady rhythm of the rural calendar, its distinctive charm drawing visitors who appreciate its tranquil beauty and the warmth of its country hospitality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Balingup, 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 Balingup, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
Detailed location data for Balingup includes the postcode (6253), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup), 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 Balingup 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. |