Takalarup, 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 Takalarup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Takalarup |
| 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 | -34.57919 |
| Longitude | 118.10323 |
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 441.3 km² |
| Elevation | 131 m |
| Postcode | 6324 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 359 km southeast |
Takalarup is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 106. The locality covers an area of 441.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 131 m above sea level. It lies approximately 359 km southeast of Perth. Takalarup is located at 34.5792°S, 118.1032°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.
Takalarup breathes with the quietude of the southern wheatbelt, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little further and the earth exhales the scent of sun-baked soil and distant eucalypts. It lies 53.8 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 22°T), and is situated 41.3 km east of Mount Barker. Rolling plains, painted in shades of ochre and muted green, define its character, interrupted only by the sparse punctuation of farmhouses and the silver glint of farm dams. The air here, particularly as dusk begins its slow descent, carries a peculiar stillness, a profound hush that seems to absorb the day's labours, leaving behind only the whisper of wind through dry grass and the distant, mournful call of a curlew. The land itself feels ancient, a patient canvas upon which the seasons have etched their timeless story, and the very light seems to hold a softer, more introspective quality.
Historically, Takalarup’s fortunes have been tied to the bounty of the land, its existence shaped by the enduring spirit of those who have worked this earth. The local economy is largely agricultural, with broadacre farming – primarily grains like wheat and barley, and the grazing of sheep for wool and meat – forming the backbone of its livelihood. This rhythm of sowing and harvest dictates the pulse of life in Takalarup, a steady cadence that has persisted through generations, fostering a sense of resilience and self-reliance among its residents. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, Takalarup offers a genuine glimpse into the enduring connection between people and the land, a quiet testament to the persistent human endeavour in the vastness of the Australian countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Takalarup, 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 Takalarup, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Takalarup 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 Takalarup 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. |