Kendenup, 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 Kendenup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Kendenup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Plantagenet |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.47495 |
| Longitude | 117.58406 |
| Population | 949 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 395.6 km² |
| Elevation | 262 m |
| Postcode | 6323 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 323 km south-southeast |
Kendenup is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 949. The locality covers an area of 395.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 323 km south-southeast of Perth. Kendenup is located at 34.4749°S, 117.5841°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6323. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kendenup rests in a fold of the land, where the Great Southern region of Western Australia begins its gentle descent towards the coast, a place where rolling hills are stitched together with paddocks of emerald and gold. It lies 67.3 km north-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 17.7 km north-north-west of Mount Barker. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the ancient forests that still fringe the horizons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey skies, has a peculiar softness, bathing the landscape in a muted, honeyed glow that seems to linger long after the clouds have passed. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, a tapestry of pastures and bushland that invites the eye to wander, punctuated by the occasional glint of water in a distant dam or the darker shadow of a pine plantation.
This is a land shaped by the persistent labour of generations, its economy deeply rooted in the bounty of its fertile soil. Kendenup, and the surrounding Shire of Plantagenet, have long been bastions of agriculture and grazing, where wool production and prime lamb have historically driven the local prosperity. The heritage of early European settlement is evident in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring presence of the railway line, a vital artery that once carried the fruits of the land to distant markets. More recently, the region has seen a diversification, with vineyards beginning to claim their space on the sun-drenched slopes, adding a touch of vinous sophistication to the enduring pastoral character. The rhythm of Kendenup is one of quiet industry, a steady pulse that beats to the changing seasons, a place where the land still dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kendenup, 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 Kendenup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Kendenup includes the postcode (6323), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Plantagenet), 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 Kendenup 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. |