Maranup, 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 Maranup, in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.
| Locality | Maranup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.96037 |
| Longitude | 116.00565 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 104.8 km² |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Postcode | 6256 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 224 km south |
Maranup is a locality in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 104.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 171 m above sea level. It lies approximately 224 km south of Perth. Maranup is located at 33.9604°S, 116.0057°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6256. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Maranup lies cradled by the gentle slopes of the Darling Scarp, a place where the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and eucalypt leaves. It lies 69.7 km east-south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 120°T), and is situated 11.3 km west of Bridgetown. The landscape here unfolds in a tapestry of rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of verdant pastures and stoic stands of native bushland, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with the fiery hues of sunset. The country road, a ribbon of ochre and grey, winds its way through this serene panorama, inviting a slower pace, a quiet contemplation of the land's enduring beauty. The distant murmur of unseen creeks, a constant serenade, whispers through the tall timbers, adding a subtle melody to the stillness.
The story of Maranup is one deeply entwined with the rich, fertile earth that defines this corner of the southwest. Historically, it was a land shaped by the labour of those who sought sustenance from its soil, with agriculture and grazing forming the bedrock of its economy. This enduring connection to the land persists, with the local economy still drawing strength from its agricultural roots, though a growing appreciation for the region’s natural bounty has seen a subtle shift towards tourism and the burgeoning wine industry in neighbouring areas. Maranup itself, however, holds a quiet distinction, a place where the past is not forgotten but seems to breathe softly in the present, a gentle reminder of the lives lived and the labours undertaken to cultivate this peaceful existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maranup, 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 Maranup, in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.
Detailed location data for Maranup includes the postcode (6256), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes), 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 Maranup 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. |