Marbelup, 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 Marbelup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Marbelup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97117 |
| Longitude | 117.72865 |
| Area | 60.2 km² |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 378 km south-southeast |
Marbelup is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 60.2 km². It lies approximately 378 km south-southeast of Perth. Marbelup is located at 34.9712°S, 117.7287°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Marbelup rests in a landscape shaped by ancient geology and the persistent whisper of the Southern Ocean. It lies 15.5 km west-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 9.4 km west of Mckail. Rolling hills, cloaked in hardy native grasses and scattered stands of peppermint trees, descend towards the coast, their contours softened by the pervasive, salt-tinged air. The earth here, a rich ochre, seems to absorb the bright, clear light of the south-west, giving the very ground a warm glow, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. Patches of darker, richer soil hint at pockets of fertility, while elsewhere the exposed rock formations speak of a more rugged, untamed foundation. The air itself carries a subtle, briny tang, a constant reminder of the proximity to the vast expanse of water.
The story of Marbelup is one of tenacious settlement and adaptation, tied intrinsically to the land’s bounty. Historically, this area has been a place of grazing and mixed farming, the broad, fertile plains supporting sheep and cattle for generations, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the ample rainfall. Closer to the coast, the marine influence is palpable, with the local economy often finding a footing in the rich fishing grounds that lie just offshore, a livelihood passed down through families. While not a centre for large-scale industry, Marbelup’s character is defined by a quiet self-reliance, a community that understands the value of hard work and the enduring connection to the natural environment. Its small scale allows for a pace of life that feels unhurried, where neighbours are known and the changing colours of the landscape are a constant, understated spectacle.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marbelup, 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 Marbelup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Marbelup includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Marbelup 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. |