Brookhampton, 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 Brookhampton, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
| Locality | Brookhampton |
| 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 | -33.63244 |
| Longitude | 115.89398 |
| Population | 237 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 54.3 km² |
| Elevation | 147 m |
| Postcode | 6239 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 187 km south |
Brookhampton 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 237. The locality covers an area of 54.3 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 147 m above sea level. It lies approximately 187 km south of Perth. Brookhampton is located at 33.6324°S, 115.8940°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6239. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brookhampton settles into the gentle, rolling contours of the land, a place where the air often carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening fruit. It lies 42.3 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 12.0 km south-east of Donnybrook. The landscape here is a mosaic of fertile valleys and broad, sun-kissed slopes, punctuated by stands of native karri and jarrah trees that whisper in the breeze. The colour of the earth itself seems to deepen and glow in the late afternoon sun, a rich, warm ochre that speaks of deep roots and enduring growth. Life in Brookhampton unfolds with a quiet deliberateness, a gentle hum beneath the vast, open sky.
This locality, within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, has long been a heartland of agricultural bounty, particularly renowned for its orchards that spill forth apples, pears, and stone fruits. The history of Brookhampton is etched into the cultivated fields and the sturdy, character-filled farmhouses that dot the countryside, remnants of a pioneering spirit that carved a living from this generous soil. The local economy continues to be anchored by this tradition, though the region also embraces viticulture, with vineyards steadily gaining prominence, their orderly rows a modern counterpoint to the age-old orchards. The clear, unhurried flow of the nearby Blackwood River, a vital artery for the surrounding farms, also lends a distinctive character to Brookhampton, a constant, soothing presence that mirrors the steady pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brookhampton, 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 Brookhampton, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
Detailed location data for Brookhampton includes the postcode (6239), 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 Brookhampton 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. |