Nillup, 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 Nillup, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Nillup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.12505 |
| Longitude | 115.2612 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 36.9 km² |
| Elevation | 55 m |
| Postcode | 6288 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 248 km south-southwest |
Nillup is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 59. The locality covers an area of 36.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 248 km south-southwest of Perth. Nillup is located at 34.1251°S, 115.2612°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6288. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Nillup breathes a quiet country air, where the land rolls gently towards the coast, its contours softened by time and the persistent, salt-tinged breeze. It lies 53.5 km south of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 25.9 km south-east of Margaret River. Here, the earth is a rich, ochre red, a deep contrast to the emerald scrub that clings to the slopes and the pale, dusty tracks that wander between properties. The sky above Nillup often displays a vast, unbroken canvas of blue, sometimes streaked with high, wispy clouds, and in the late afternoons, the light takes on a golden hue, painting the scattered farmhouses and their weathered sheds in warm, mellow tones. The scent of damp earth after a shower mingles with the distant, sweet perfume of flowering gum, a subtle fragrance that speaks of the region's natural abundance.
Historically, Nillup was a place shaped by the land's potential, its early days tied to timber milling and the clearing of dense bush for farming. Later, the rich soils proved ideal for dairy, and though the dairy herds are fewer now, the legacy remains in the well-maintained pastures and the sturdy, old farm buildings. More recently, Nillup has found a new identity, subtly drawn into the orbit of the neighbouring Margaret River wine region. While not a primary wine-producing hub itself, its proximity and the quality of its land mean it benefits from the influx of visitors seeking the wider region's charms, a gentle hum of tourism adding a new layer to its quiet existence. The local economy, once solely agrarian, now sees a blend of farming, boutique tourism ventures, and the quiet support services that keep a country district functioning, each element contributing to the unhurried rhythm of life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nillup, 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 Nillup, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Nillup includes the postcode (6288), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), 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 Nillup 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. |