North Walpole, 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 North Walpole, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | North Walpole |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Manjimup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.77977 |
| Longitude | 116.66058 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 1096.2 km² |
| Elevation | 166 m |
| Postcode | 6398 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 323 km south-southeast |
North Walpole is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 1096.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 166 m above sea level. It lies approximately 323 km south-southeast of Perth. North Walpole is located at 34.7798°S, 116.6606°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6398. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
North Walpole rests in the embrace of a landscape where the Southern Forests meet the coastal plains, a place of deep greens and subtle greys. It lies 114.9 km west-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 59.5 km west-north-west of Shadforth. The air here carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of eucalypt leaf litter and the distant tang of the ocean, and the light, particularly as dusk begins to settle, can cast a soft, almost bruised hue across the rolling terrain. Great stands of karri and marri trees, their bark a mottled patchwork, guard the slopes, while closer to the shallow, meandering waters, the undergrowth is a dense tapestry of ferns and native shrubs. The silence is often broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the bush or the cry of a distant bird, a quietude that speaks of a world not entirely tamed.
The character of North Walpole is inextricably linked to the timber industry that has shaped its past and continues to influence its present, a legacy etched into the very rhythm of life here. For generations, the felling and milling of these magnificent trees formed the backbone of the local economy, an endeavour that demanded strength and resilience from its inhabitants. While the scale of operations may have evolved, the forest's bounty remains central, with a continuing focus on sustainable forestry and related industries. The local roads, often winding and shaded, bear testament to the constant movement of machinery and timber trucks, a steady pulse in the otherwise tranquil setting. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace, a subtle contrast to the industrious nature of its primary economic driver.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Walpole, 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 North Walpole, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for North Walpole includes the postcode (6398), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Manjimup), 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 North Walpole 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. |