Barrabup, 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 Barrabup, in the Shire Of Nannup local government area.
| Locality | Barrabup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Nannup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.90134 |
| Longitude | 115.64883 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 201.1 km² |
| Elevation | 95 m |
| Postcode | 6275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 218 km south |
Barrabup is a locality in the Shire Of Nannup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 201.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 95 m above sea level. It lies approximately 218 km south of Perth. Barrabup is located at 33.9013°S, 115.6488°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barrabup lies cradled by the ancient, rolling hills of the southwest, where the air carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor. It lies 39.3 km south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 19.4 km west-north-west of Nannup. Here, the land slopes gently towards the Blackwood River, its waters a deep, reflective ribbon winding through stands of towering jarrah and marri trees, their rough bark a mosaic of greys and reds. Sunlight, when it penetrates the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the ferns and undergrowth that carpet the shaded valleys, and the quiet hum of insects is the dominant sound, a constant, gentle thrum against the stillness. The character of Barrabup is one of quiet permanence, of a place that has weathered seasons and seen generations pass, yet retains a profound connection to its natural surroundings.
The history of Barrabup is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once defined this region, the echoes of sawmills and logging camps lingering in the very landscape. Early settlers carved their livelihoods from the dense bush, their efforts shaping the contours of the land and fostering a resilient spirit amongst its inhabitants. Today, while the logging is largely gone, the agricultural legacy persists, with small farms and orchards dotting the surrounding countryside, producing everything from quality fruit to prime beef, their fields a patchwork of cultivated greens and browns. The Blackwood River itself remains a focal point, a source of recreation and a vital artery for the local flora and fauna, its banks a popular spot for travellers seeking the tranquil beauty of this corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barrabup, 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 Barrabup, in the Shire Of Nannup local government area.
Detailed location data for Barrabup includes the postcode (6275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Nannup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Barrabup 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. |