Dardanup, 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 Dardanup, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
| Locality | Dardanup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dardanup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.40395 |
| Longitude | 115.77887 |
| Population | 500 |
| Density | 71.7 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 6236 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 162 km south |
Dardanup is a locality in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 500. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 71.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 162 km south of Perth. Dardanup is located at 33.4040°S, 115.7789°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6236. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dardanup breathes with the quiet hum of the fertile Ferguson Valley, a place where the land itself seems to sigh contentedly under a generous sun. It lies 16.3 km south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-east of Australind. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant carpet of pasture and groves of mature trees, lead the eye towards the hazy blue of the Darling Range in the distance. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening fruit, a perfume that mingles with the distant bleating of sheep and the occasional rumble of a tractor. Even on a still day, there’s a gentle stirring, a whisper of wind that rustles through the leaves of gum trees lining the roads, painting fleeting patterns of light and shadow across the warm, ochre earth. It is a landscape that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the steady rhythm of the land.
The story of Dardanup is etched into its rich agricultural heritage, a narrative of hard work and adaptation that began long before its official founding. This land, once part of the traditional country of the Whadjuk Noongar people, was recognised for its bounty by early European settlers, who found the rich alluvial soils ideal for farming. The Peel Estate, a significant early land grant, played a crucial role in shaping the development of Dardanup, fostering dairying and mixed farming that continue to define the local economy. Today, the valley thrives on its produce, from the creamy milk that finds its way to dairies to the vineyards that yield distinctive regional wines, and the abundant orchards that burst with colour in season. The Ferguson River meanders through the region, a lifeblood for the farms and a tranquil spot for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of its banks, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and this generous patch of Western Australian earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dardanup, 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 Dardanup, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
Detailed location data for Dardanup includes the postcode (6236), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dardanup), 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 Dardanup 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. |