Charley Creek, 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 Charley Creek, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
| Locality | Charley Creek |
| 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 | -33.58381 |
| Longitude | 115.90553 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 21.7 km² |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Postcode | 6239 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 182 km south |
Charley Creek 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 59. The locality covers an area of 21.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 84 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km south of Perth. Charley Creek is located at 33.5838°S, 115.9055°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.
Charley Creek lies cradled within the gentle, rolling contours of the southwestern corner of Western Australia, a place where the land exhales the cool, damp scent of the forest and the faint, sweet perfume of fruit blossoms. It lies 38.7 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 140°T), and is situated 9.6 km east-south-east of Donnybrook. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a landscape of fertile valleys carved by unseen hands, where the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, casting long shadows from the sturdy, broad-limbed trees that edge the paddocks. The air itself feels soft, carrying the distant bleating of sheep and the occasional rumble of a tractor, a constant, quiet reminder of the lifeblood that flows through this pastoral country.
The history of Charley Creek is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural potential of this region, a story told in the weathered timbers of old farm buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of apples and other fruits, a local economy that thrives on the careful tending of orchards and the dedication of generations of growers. This dedication has fostered a distinct character in Charley Creek, one of quiet industry and a deep connection to the seasons, where the rhythm of the year dictates the pace of life. The occasional visiting traveller might notice the distinct lack of urgency, a gentle unfolding of days that allows for the appreciation of the simple, honest beauty of the countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Charley Creek, 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 Charley Creek, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
Detailed location data for Charley Creek 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 Charley Creek 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. |