Gelorup, 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 Gelorup, in the Shire Of Capel local government area.
| Locality | Gelorup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Capel |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.42215 |
| Longitude | 115.64113 |
| Population | 2,210 |
| Density | 88.9 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 6230 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 165 km south |
Gelorup is a locality in the Shire Of Capel local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,210. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 88.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 165 km south of Perth. Gelorup is located at 33.4222°S, 115.6411°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gelorup lies in a gentle fold of the land, where the coastal plain begins its slow ascent towards the Darling Scarp. It lies 11.5 km south of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 2.9 km east-south-east of Dalyellup. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth after a rain shower and the faint, salty breath from the distant Indian Ocean. Patches of native bush, a vibrant tapestry of greens and browns, cling to the terrain, their hardy branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with an almost startling blue. The soil itself, a rich, loamy hue, promises fertility, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, painterly shadows across the paddocks, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Gelorup is one of a land shaped by both the enduring spirit of agriculture and the ebb and flow of human endeavour. For generations, this region has been a breadbasket, its fertile soils yielding bountiful harvests of grains and supporting prosperous grazing enterprises. The proximity to the coast has also fostered a connection to the sea, though Gelorup itself is not a harbour town, the rhythm of the ocean still influences the character of its inhabitants and the seasonal patterns of life. This deep-rooted connection to the land, a heritage passed down through families who have worked these fields, forms the bedrock of Gelorup's identity, a quiet testament to the enduring partnership between people and place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gelorup, 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 Gelorup, in the Shire Of Capel local government area.
Detailed location data for Gelorup includes the postcode (6230), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Capel), 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 Gelorup 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. |