Nornalup, 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 Nornalup, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
| Locality | Nornalup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Denmark |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.01254 |
| Longitude | 116.81624 |
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 6333 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 352 km south-southeast |
Nornalup is a locality in the Shire Of Denmark local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 64. The locality covers an area of 46.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 352 km south-southeast of Perth. Nornalup is located at 35.0125°S, 116.8162°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6333. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Nornalup rests where the ancient karri forests exhale their damp, earthy breath towards the shimmering expanse of the Southern Ocean. It lies 97.3 km west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 44.8 km west of Ocean Beach. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the dense, emerald canopy of the tall timber gives way to the softer, more resilient coastal heath, its heathland flowers a riot of unexpected colour against the sandy soil. The air, cool and crisp even on a warm day, carries the faint, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that lies just beyond the treeline. Here, the Frankland River meanders, its dark, tannin-stained waters reflecting the dappled sunlight filtering through the overarching branches, a liquid ribbon threading through the wilderness.
This quiet corner of the Shire of Denmark has long been shaped by the bounty of both forest and sea, its economy historically tied to timber milling and, more recently, to the growing allure of its natural beauty for travellers. The Nornalup Inlet, a tranquil haven where the river meets the ocean, offers a sanctuary for birdlife and a picturesque backdrop for those seeking respite. Its history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring presence of the towering karri trees, some of which have stood sentinel for centuries, witnessing the quiet passage of generations. The local character is one of understated resilience, a community that draws strength from its wild surroundings, where the pace of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the slow growth of the forest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nornalup, 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 Nornalup, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
Detailed location data for Nornalup includes the postcode (6333), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Denmark), 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 Nornalup 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. |