Narrikup, 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 Narrikup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Narrikup |
| 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 | -34.76921 |
| Longitude | 117.69858 |
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 543.5 km² |
| Elevation | 133 m |
| Postcode | 6326 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 357 km south-southeast |
Narrikup is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 475. The locality covers an area of 543.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 133 m above sea level. It lies approximately 357 km south-southeast of Perth. Narrikup is located at 34.7692°S, 117.6986°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6326. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Narrikup lies in a broad, sun-drenched embrace of rolling country, where the rich ochre of the soil meets the soft, hazy blue of the expansive sky. It lies 33.4 km north-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 26.6 km north-north-west of Mckail. The landscape here is a gentle, undulating terrain, dotted with stands of eucalyptus and hardy wattles that hum with the ceaseless industry of insects during the long, warm days. Rainfall, when it arrives, washes the air clean, leaving a scent of damp earth and fragrant leaves that clings to the atmosphere. The very light seems to possess a particular character in Narrikup, softening the edges of the paddocks and lending a mellow glow to the farmhouses scattered across the horizon as evening approaches.
The history of Narrikup is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a legacy forged by early settlers who saw the potential in its fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, with broadacre farming and sheep grazing forming the backbone of local enterprise. The land yields generously, producing crops that are then transported, contributing to the wider agricultural output of the region. While not a place of grand monuments, Narrikup holds a quiet resilience, a testament to the persistent efforts of those who have worked its soil, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Narrikup, 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 Narrikup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Narrikup includes the postcode (6326), 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 Narrikup 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. |