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 Walpole, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
| Locality | 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 | -34.98422 |
| Longitude | 116.76167 |
| Population | 439 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 56.3 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 6398 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 348 km south-southeast |
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 439. The locality covers an area of 56.3 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 348 km south-southeast of Perth. Walpole is located at 34.9842°S, 116.7617°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.
Walpole breathes the damp, cool air of the southern forests, a place where the great karri trees stand sentinel over a landscape of deep green and shadowed earth. It lies 102.4 km west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 54.5 km west of Denmark. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of damp leaf mould and the distant tang of the Southern Ocean, a constant reminder of the wild coast that shapes this corner of the southwest. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense woodland, give way to sheltered inlets and the quiet flow of the Frankland River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in warm shafts, illuminating the moss-covered bark of ancient trees and the vibrant undergrowth that carpets the forest floor. The character of Walpole is one of quiet resilience, a community deeply connected to the cycles of nature, where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring presence of the forest.
The history of Walpole is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its natural environment, from the early days of timber milling that drew the first settlers to the present-day focus on sustainable forestry and the burgeoning tourism industry. For generations, the towering karri, marri, and jarrah trees provided timber that built homes and infrastructure far and wide, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the weathered buildings and the stories of those who worked the forests. Today, Walpole is a gateway to the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, a vast expanse of pristine wilderness that draws travellers seeking the awe-inspiring beauty of the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk and the rugged charm of the coast. The local economy, while still acknowledging its timber heritage, has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural attractions, including its wine production and artisanal food producers, who draw inspiration from the fertile soils and the clean, crisp air. The community thrives on a sense of shared stewardship, a quiet pride in the wild, beautiful country that defines Walpole.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of 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 Walpole, in the Shire Of Manjimup local government area.
Detailed location data for 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 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. |