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| Locality | Palgarup |
| 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 | -34.17521 |
| Longitude | 116.17594 |
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 27.4 km² |
| Elevation | 280 m |
| Postcode | 6258 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 249 km south |
Palgarup is a locality in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 148. The locality covers an area of 27.4 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 280 m above sea level. It lies approximately 249 km south of Perth. Palgarup is located at 34.1752°S, 116.1759°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6258. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Palgarup rests in a landscape shaped by ancient earth and the patient hand of water, where the dappled sunlight filters through the tall karri and marri forests, painting shifting patterns on the rich, red soil. It lies 96.0 km south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 8.4 km north-north-east of Manjimup. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a clean, cool breath that speaks of the Southern Forests region. Gentle slopes, softened by time, give way to broad, sweeping valleys, a terrain that seems to cradle the scattered farms and grazing properties, suggesting a quiet resilience in its very contours. The quietude of Palgarup is not an emptiness, but a fullness, a soft hum of life that rises from the rustling leaves and the distant bleating of sheep.
The history of Palgarup is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its timber industry and the hardy spirit of its early settlers who carved a living from the dense bush. For generations, the forests have been the lifeblood of this place, their mighty timbers fuelling the local economy and shaping the character of the region. While the logging camps may have faded, the echo of their labour remains, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the trees. Today, the land continues to yield its bounty, supporting a diverse agricultural sector, from cattle grazing on verdant pastures to the burgeoning wine industry that benefits from the cool, maritime climate. Palgarup retains a distinctive, unhurried pace, where neighbourly ties are strong and the simple act of sharing a cup of tea can feel like a significant event, a quiet affirmation of community against the vast backdrop of the Western Australian bush.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Palgarup, Western Australia. 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 Palgarup, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for Palgarup includes the postcode (6258), 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 Palgarup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |