Channybearup, 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 Channybearup, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | Channybearup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Manjimup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.40242 |
| Longitude | 115.9785 |
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 116.3 km² |
| Elevation | 188 m |
| Postcode | 6260 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 273 km south |
Channybearup is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 177. The locality covers an area of 116.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 188 m above sea level. It lies approximately 273 km south of Perth. Channybearup is located at 34.4024°S, 115.9785°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Channybearup rests in a hollow of the land, where the southern slopes of the Darling Scarp begin to soften into the rolling country of the south-west. It lies 101.8 km south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.3 km west-north-west of Pemberton. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalypt forests, a constant reminder of the ancient woodlands that still press in on all sides, their towering timbers a deep, enduring green. Here, the sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with a dappled luminescence that seems to breathe with the forest itself, and the quiet hum of insects forms a subtle counterpoint to the distant whisper of wind through the leaves. The terrain is a gentle, sometimes steep, descent towards the Blackwood River, its banks often fringed with dense undergrowth and the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s brilliant blue.
The story of Channybearup is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers and timber cutters. It was the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the forests that first drew settlers to this region, and the echoes of that pioneering spirit can still be felt in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered fences that delineate the paddocks. The local economy, while still reliant on the enduring strength of agriculture – particularly dairy and livestock grazing – has also seen the quiet emergence of boutique wineries and the increasing allure of its natural beauty for travellers seeking a respite from busier centres. The Blackwood River, a lifeblood for the area, not only provides water for pastures but also offers a peaceful canvas for those who come to fish or simply to absorb the tranquil, unhurried pace of life that defines Channybearup.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Channybearup, 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 Channybearup, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for Channybearup includes the postcode (6260), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Manjimup), 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 Channybearup 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. |