Donnelly River, 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 Donnelly River, in the Shire Of Nannup local government area.
| Locality | Donnelly River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Nannup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.0801 |
| Longitude | 115.93648 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 85.1 km² |
| Elevation | 269 m |
| Postcode | 6258 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 237 km south |
Donnelly River is a locality in the Shire Of Nannup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 85.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 269 m above sea level. It lies approximately 237 km south of Perth. Donnelly River is located at 34.0801°S, 115.9365°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6258. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Donnelly River unfolds as a watercolour painting of muted greens and earthy browns, a place where the dense, ancient jarrah forests press in close, their towering trunks a cathedral of bark and shade. It lies 72.2 km south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 26.8 km north-west of Manjimup. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of the damp, loamy earth carpeted with fallen leaves and the occasional splash of wildflowers. The air here is thick with the resinous scent of eucalyptus, a perfume carried on a breeze that rustles the leaves with a sound like whispered secrets. The terrain rolls and dips, a gentle undulation that hints at the underlying granite and ironstone, and the quietude is broken only by the chirping of unseen birds or the distant bleating of sheep.
The history of Donnelly River is inextricably bound to the timber industry, the colossal jarrah trees once felled and rafted down the river to distant sawmills, a labour that shaped the very character of this locality. These days, the echo of that industry is softer, though farming, particularly grazing and some horticulture, still holds its ground, providing a steady, unhurried livelihood. Visitors are drawn to the pristine natural beauty, the river itself a ribbon of dark, tannin-stained water that meanders through the landscape, offering tranquil spots for fishing or simply contemplation. The surrounding national parkland, a sanctuary for native flora and fauna, speaks of a commitment to preserving this wild heart, a legacy for those who come after, drawn by the promise of quietude and the enduring spirit of the forest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Donnelly River, 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 Donnelly River, in the Shire Of Nannup local government area.
Detailed location data for Donnelly River includes the postcode (6258), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Nannup), 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 Donnelly River 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. |