Dwellingup, 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 Dwellingup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Dwellingup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.73487 |
| Longitude | 116.07833 |
| Population | 584 |
| Density | 15.8 /km² |
| Area | 37.0 km² |
| Elevation | 265 m |
| Postcode | 6213 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 90 km south-southeast |
Dwellingup is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 584. The locality covers an area of 37.0 km², giving a population density of about 15.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 265 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km south-southeast of Perth. Dwellingup is located at 32.7349°S, 116.0783°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6213. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dwellingup rests within a landscape of deep, verdant jarrah forests, where the air hums with the scent of damp earth and eucalypt oils, especially potent after a summer shower. It lies 40.2 km south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 126°T), and is situated 23.4 km south-east of Pinjarra. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of rolling hills, dissected by the slow, dark waters of the Murray River, its banks often fringed with ferns and the stoic presence of ancient trees. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, painting shifting mosaics of light and shadow on the forest floor, a quiet dappled beauty that defines the character of this place. It’s a landscape that breathes, a living entity that shapes the lives of those who call Dwellingup home.
The history of Dwellingup is intrinsically bound to the mighty jarrah, its timber having fuelled the early economy of the region, drawing settlers and establishing the very foundations of the town. Sawmilling was the lifeblood for decades, the rhythmic clang of axes and the whine of saws echoing through the forest, a sound that has largely faded but not entirely disappeared. Today, while the timber industry remains, tourism has blossomed, drawing visitors to explore the extensive network of walking trails, the serene waters of the Murray River for kayaking, and the unique charm of the Dwellingup Forest Railway. The town retains a pioneering spirit, a grounded resilience that speaks of its past, whilst embracing a future where the natural beauty of Dwellingup is its greatest treasure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dwellingup, 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 Dwellingup, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Dwellingup includes the postcode (6213), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), 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 Dwellingup 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. |