Porongurup, 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 Porongurup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Porongurup |
| 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 | -34.66862 |
| Longitude | 117.86614 |
| Population | 326 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 212.2 km² |
| Elevation | 260 m |
| Postcode | 6324 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 355 km south-southeast |
Porongurup is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 326. The locality covers an area of 212.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 260 m above sea level. It lies approximately 355 km south-southeast of Perth. Porongurup is located at 34.6686°S, 117.8661°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.
Porongurup rises from the undulating plains like an ancient, benevolent guardian. It lies 40.0 km north of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 20.0 km east-south-east of Mount Barker. The granite domes of the Porongurup Range, weathered by millennia, dominate the skyline, their bare, grey flanks catching the shifting light of day. Below them, the land unfurls in a patchwork of emerald pastures and the muted golds of ripening wheat, a fertile quilt stitched by human hands. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a mingling of damp earth, eucalypt oil, and the distant, subtle perfume of blooming wildflowers, especially in the cooler months when the dew lies heavy on the grass. A quiet stillness often pervades the landscape, broken only by the call of a kookaburra or the gentle sigh of wind through the sparse trees that dot the more open country.
The history of Porongurup is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it and the imposing range that gives it its name. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of rich soil, establishing a thriving agricultural community that continues to define the local economy. Sheep graze contentedly on rolling hills, and vast fields of grain are a common sight, their yellowing heads bowing in the breeze, hinting at the bounty of the harvest. The Porongurup National Park, a jewel in the region's crown, protects the unique flora and fauna of the range, offering walkers and nature lovers breathtaking vistas and a chance to connect with the ancient geology. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, a place where the land’s generosity is mirrored in the quiet resilience of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Porongurup, 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 Porongurup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Porongurup 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 Porongurup 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. |