Gnarabup, 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 Gnarabup, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Gnarabup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.99584 |
| Longitude | 114.99761 |
| Population | 571 |
| Density | 224.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 6285 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 241 km south-southwest |
Gnarabup is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 571. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 224.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 241 km south-southwest of Perth. Gnarabup is located at 33.9958°S, 114.9976°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gnarabup unfolds as a rugged stretch of coastline where the land meets the Southern Ocean in a dramatic embrace. It lies 50.4 km south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 6.2 km west-south-west of Margaret River. The terrain here is a testament to the relentless sculpting of wind and wave, a mosaic of weathered granite outcrops and sandy coves, fringed by hardy coastal heath and stands of peppermint trees, their silvery leaves rustling a constant conversation with the sea breeze. The air carries a persistent tang of salt and iodine, a scent that permeates everything, and the light, particularly as the day begins to wane, paints the ocean in hues of bruised violet and molten gold, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the very bones of the landscape. It is a place where the raw power of nature is not just observed but felt, a visceral presence in the crashing surf and the sheer, unyielding cliffs.
The history of Gnarabup is intrinsically linked to the surrounding Margaret River region, a place that has seen its fortunes shift from early pastoral leases to the burgeoning wine industry that now defines its international appeal. While Gnarabup itself might lack the sprawling vineyards of its neighbours, its economy is undeniably bolstered by the steady stream of travellers drawn to the region's natural beauty and world-class wineries. The coastline here offers a more untamed experience than the manicured beaches further north, providing surf breaks that have long been a draw for dedicated wave riders. Local life moves with a relaxed, coastal cadence, a subtle rhythm that acknowledges the ocean's dominance and the quiet beauty of this particular corner of the continent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gnarabup, 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 Gnarabup, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Gnarabup includes the postcode (6285), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), 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 Gnarabup 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. |