Needilup, 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 Needilup, in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area.
| Locality | Needilup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Jerramungup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.00409 |
| Longitude | 118.75825 |
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 845.3 km² |
| Elevation | 306 m |
| Postcode | 6336 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 354 km southeast |
Needilup is a locality in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 104. The locality covers an area of 845.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 306 m above sea level. It lies approximately 354 km southeast of Perth. Needilup is located at 34.0041°S, 118.7583°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6336. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Needilup rests in a landscape of subtle grandeur, where the earth exhales a scent of dry grasses and the vast, pale sky seems to press down with a benevolent weight. It lies 139.2 km north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 69.9 km east of Gnowangerup. The terrain here is a quiet country, a broad expanse of undulating plains that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance. Patches of hardy scrub and scattered eucalypts punctuate the golden paddocks, their branches often silhouetted against the luminous clarity of the afternoon, a light that feels polished and ancient. The air itself carries a certain dryness, a whisper of the inland, yet it’s tempered by the proximity of the coast, a faint, almost imperceptible salinity hinting at journeys of wind and water. There's a profound stillness to this place, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth or the distant bleating of sheep, a sound that seems to echo the patient rhythm of the land.
The history of Needilup is intrinsically linked to the pioneering spirit of those who sought to coax sustenance from this often-demanding country. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established sheep and cattle stations, their endeavours shaping the very character of the region. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, a continuation of that enduring legacy, with wool and grain forming the backbone of its prosperity. While not a hub of bustling industry, Needilup possesses a quiet self-sufficiency, a testament to the resilience of its inhabitants. The community, though small, is bound by a shared understanding of the land and its cycles, a practical wisdom passed down through generations. The unhurried pace of life here allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural world, where the changing colours of the seasons paint the landscape in broad, ever-shifting strokes, offering a singular beauty to those who pause to observe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Needilup, 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 Needilup, in the Shire Of Jerramungup local government area.
Detailed location data for Needilup includes the postcode (6336), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Jerramungup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Needilup 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. |