Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
| Locality | Ludlow |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Busselton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.60696 |
| Longitude | 115.50728 |
| Population | 114 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 49.2 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6280 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 187 km south |
Ludlow is a locality in the City Of Busselton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 114. The locality covers an area of 49.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 187 km south of Perth. Ludlow is located at 33.6070°S, 115.5073°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ludlow rests between the broad, shimmering waters of the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the whispering coastal heathlands, a landscape painted in muted greens and sandy ochres. It lies 15.3 km east-north-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 72°T), and is situated 11.8 km east-north-east of Geographe. The air here carries a persistent, briny tang, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean, and a soft, almost palpable humidity that clings to the skin like a second garment, especially in the languid afternoons. Rolling, sandy soils define the terrain, punctuated by the dark, reflective surfaces of shallow wetlands and the dense, resilient scrub that clings to the dunes. The character of Ludlow is one of quiet persistence, of a place that has weathered many seasons, its buildings often exhibiting a sun-bleached, utilitarian charm that speaks of practicality and a deep connection to the land.
The history of Ludlow is inextricably linked to the fertile lands that draw water from the estuary, a resource that has sustained agriculture for generations. Dairy farming, in particular, has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the rich pastures producing milk that finds its way to tables far and wide. The presence of the Peel-Harvey system, a vital Ramsar-listed wetland, also draws a steady stream of nature lovers and birdwatchers, drawn by the extraordinary diversity of avian life that calls this area home, a vibrant splash of colour against the subdued tones of the landscape. This natural bounty, coupled with the agricultural backbone, has shaped the unhurried pace of life in Ludlow, where the days often unfold with the gentle rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
Detailed location data for Ludlow includes the postcode (6280), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Busselton), 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 Ludlow 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. |