Nanarup, 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 Nanarup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Nanarup |
| 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 | -34.98713 |
| Longitude | 118.16179 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 71.9 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 399 km south-southeast |
Nanarup is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 71.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 399 km south-southeast of Perth. Nanarup is located at 34.9871°S, 118.1618°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.
Nanarup rests where the land exhales a salty breath, a place of windswept dunes and coastal heath that spills towards the restless Southern Ocean. It lies 25.7 km east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 23.9 km east of Spencer Park. Here, the landscape is a muted palette of ochre earth, resilient green scrub, and the boundless, shifting blue of the sea. The air carries the sharp tang of brine, mingled with the dry, earthy scent of coastal flora, and the sun, when it breaks through the often-present cloud, casts a pale, diffused light that softens the hard edges of the terrain. The land itself is an undulating expanse, a gentle rise and fall of sandy soil supporting hardy vegetation that clings tenaciously to the coast.
The history of Nanarup is etched in the very soil, a testament to generations who have drawn sustenance from this rugged coastline. For millennia, it was a place of passage and sustenance for the Wadandi people, the traditional custodians whose deep connection to this country informs its enduring spirit. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile land, and the economy of Nanarup became intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, with sheep grazing on the rolling pastures and crops stretching towards the horizon. While farming remains a cornerstone, the allure of Nanarup’s pristine beaches and the abundant marine life has also cultivated a quiet tourism industry, drawing those seeking solace and the raw beauty of the coast. The nearby waters, known for their rich fishing grounds, continue to be a vital part of the local economy, a subtle hum of activity in this otherwise tranquil corner of the world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nanarup, 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 Nanarup, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Nanarup 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 Nanarup 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. |