Perillup, 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 Perillup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Perillup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Plantagenet |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.60206 |
| Longitude | 117.21344 |
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 645.4 km² |
| Elevation | 174 m |
| Postcode | 6324 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 320 km south-southeast |
Perillup is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 47. The locality covers an area of 645.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 174 m above sea level. It lies approximately 320 km south-southeast of Perth. Perillup is located at 34.6021°S, 117.2134°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Perillup rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile valleys, where the rich, ochre-red earth yields generously to the sky. It lies 77.4 km north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 40.5 km west of Mount Barker. Here, the air carries the subtle scent of damp soil after a summer shower, and the light often softens to a honeyed hue in the late afternoon, illuminating the hardy native vegetation that fringes the cultivated fields. The land is a patchwork of verdant pastures, interspersed with stands of mature eucalypts whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze, creating a sense of quiet permanence. The very texture of the ground, a blend of fine silt and occasional weathered stone, speaks of generations who have worked this soil.
The story of Perillup is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped it for over a century, primarily focusing on sheep grazing and the cultivation of grains. This enduring legacy is evident in the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses and shearing sheds that dot the countryside, each a silent testament to the resilience of those who settled here. The local economy, while rooted in primary industries, also benefits from the increasing interest in regional produce and the quiet charm that draws travellers seeking an escape from busier centres. While Perillup itself is modest, its neighbouring localities offer further exploration, hinting at a wider network of rural life and the shared history of the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Perillup, 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 Perillup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Perillup includes the postcode (6324), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Plantagenet), 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 Perillup 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. |