Benjinup, 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 Benjinup, in the Shire Of Boyup Brook local government area.
| Locality | Benjinup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Boyup Brook |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.80665 |
| Longitude | 116.27117 |
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 283.2 km² |
| Elevation | 225 m |
| Postcode | 6255 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 210 km south |
Benjinup is a locality in the Shire Of Boyup Brook local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 139. The locality covers an area of 283.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 210 km south of Perth. Benjinup is located at 33.8066°S, 116.2712°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Benjinup rests where the rich, red earth of the south-west yields to a landscape of rolling hills and scattered woodlands. It lies 80.0 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 21.1 km north-east of Bridgetown. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypts, a perfume that deepens with the late afternoon sun, painting the paddocks in hues of gold and ochre. Winding creeks, often reduced to a whisper in the drier months, carve gentle paths through the terrain, their banks fringed with hardy native grasses and the occasional flash of vibrant wildflowers. Life in Benjinup moves with a quiet constancy, dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythm of the land.
The story of Benjinup is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heart of the region, a place where sheep and cattle have long been the backbone of its economy. For generations, families have worked this soil, their livelihoods shaped by the generous, if sometimes capricious, climate. While farming remains paramount, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Benjinup has begun to draw visitors seeking a respite from busier centres. The remnants of older farm structures, weathered timber and rusting corrugated iron, stand as quiet reminders of past endeavours, their stories whispered on the breeze that sweeps across the open country, a constant companion to the present day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benjinup, 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 Benjinup, in the Shire Of Boyup Brook local government area.
Detailed location data for Benjinup includes the postcode (6255), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Boyup Brook), 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 Benjinup 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. |