Peerabeelup Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 34°19′S115°46′E / 34.32°S 115.76°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 18 (SAL 2021) [1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 6260 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 159.2 km2 (61.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | |||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Nannup | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Peerabeelup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Vasse Highway runs through the centre of the locality from north to south, turning east towards Pemberton right at the southern boundary of the locality, while the Donnelly River flows through Peerabeelup from the east to the south-west. Along the south-eastern boundary of the locality, the Greater Beedelup National Park just stretches into Peerabeelup, as does a small section of the D'Entrecasteaux National Park on the south-western boundary. Most of the remainder of Peerabeelup is covered by state forest. [2] [3]
Peerabeelup is located on the traditional land of the Noongar nation. [4]
The historic Callcup Stock Route runs through the locality on the route that is now the Vasse Highway. It was last used as a stock route in the late 1950s. [5]
Moore River National Park is a national park in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 95 km north of Perth. The Moore River runs through the park on its way to the Indian Ocean where the township of Guilderton is situated.
Lake Muir is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the south-western border of the locality while the Muir Highway forms its northern one. Parts of Shannon National Park as well as most of Lake Muir National Park and all of Lake Muir and Boyndaminup National Park are located in the locality of Lake Muir.
The Shire of Nannup is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 280 kilometres (174 mi) south of the state capital, Perth and 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of the coastal resort town of Busselton. Its seat of government is the town of Nannup, where about half of the Shire's population reside.
The Shire of Cranbrook is a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, about 92 kilometres (57 mi) north of Albany and about 320 kilometres (200 mi) south-southeast of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 3,277 square kilometres (1,265 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Cranbrook.
Boranup is a locality in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River in the South West region of Western Australia. It is the site of a large coastal dune blow out known as the "Boranup sand patch" as part of the Boranup beach, and the site of a former M. C. Davies timber company mill. The sand patch area and sand blows affected the alignment of the Busselton to Flinders Bay railway.
Diamond Tree is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the eastern border of the locality while the Vasse Highway forms its south-eastern one. Parts of the Sir James Mitchell National Park is also located within Diamond Tree.
Cundinup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. A small section in the far east of the locality is located in the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup. The western boundary of the locality is formed by the Vasse Highway while, in the east, the border runs along the Blackwood River in places. Much of the locality is covered by state forest.
Barrabup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The eastern boundary of the locality is formed by the Vasse Highway, with much of the locality being covered by state forest.
Scott River East is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia, located along the Scott River and on the Southern Ocean coast. The eastern part of the locality is covered by Hilliger National Park while a small section of the western-most part of D'Entrecasteaux National Park also extends into it. Apart from those two national parks, it is also home to a number of nature reserves. Parts of the locality are also taken up by agriculture, among them the large dairy farms of Lactanz 2 and 3, while Lactanz 1 and 4 are in the neighbouring locality of Lake Jasper. Lactanz Dairy was Western Australia's largest dairy producer when it was sold for A$30 million in 2016 to Australian Agribusiness Group.
Biddelia is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Vasse Highway runs north–south through the centre of the locality and the area west of the highway is almost completely made up of the Hilliger National Park while the Easter National Park lies along and east of the highway within Biddelia. Most of the remainder is covered by state forest.
Carlotta is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Vasse Highway runs through the centre of the locality, with the Easter National Park stretching along the east side of the highway. The south-western part of the locality is taken up by the Milyeannup National Park while the remainder is predominantly covered by state forest. Its north-western boundary is made up by the Brockman Highway and Nannup Airport is located in the north-west as well, inside the Kearney State Forest.
Darradup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Brockman Highway runs through the centre of the locality while, to the east of it, the Milyeannup National Park makes up the south-eastern part of Darradup. The Blackwood River runs through the locality from east to west and the Blackwood River National Park stretches along it while the far northern part of Darradup is taken up by the Wiltshire-Butler National Park.
East Nannup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Brockman Highway forms the northern boundary of the locality along its entire length. The western part of East Nannup is a mixture of farmland and forest while the eastern part is completely forested.
Jalbarragup is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Brockman Highway and the Blackwood River run through the locality from north-east to south-west. The eastern-most section of the Wiltshire-Butler National Park stretches into the west of Jalbarragup, as does a small northern section of the Milyeannup National Park at the southern boundary of the locality. Much of the remainder is covered by state forest.
Lake Jasper is a rural locality of the Shire of Nannup in the South West region of Western Australia. Central within the locality lies the lake of the same name while, in the south, it borders the Southern Ocean. A large part of the locality is taken up by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park; its south-eastern border runs along the Donnelly River. The north of Lake Jasper is taken up by agriculture, among them the large dairy farms of Lactanz 1 and 4, while Lactanz 2 and 3 are in the neighbouring locality of Scott River East. Lactanz Dairy was Western Australia's largest dairy producer when it was sold for A$30 million in 2016 to Australian Agribusiness Group.
Beedelup is a predominantly forested rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The Vasse Highway forms the western and south-western border of the locality. Most of the Greater Beedelup National Park is located within Beedelup.
Callcup is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia, on the coastline of the Southern Ocean. The Warren River forms much of the north-western boundary of the locality and its mouth is just on the other side of the border in Yeagarup. The south-western part of the locality is predominantly covered by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park while, in the north-east, parts of the Greater Hawke National Park are located.
Collins is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the north-eastern border of the locality while the Vasse Highway runs along its north-western one. The Warren River forms the entire eastern and southern border of Collins. Small sections of the Sir James Mitchell and Gloucester National Park are also located within the locality.
Smith Brook is a rural locality of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia. The South Western Highway forms the western border of the locality, with sections of the Sir James Mitchell National Park located either side along the highway. The Smith Brook, a small river, runs through the locality from north-west to south-east and enters the Warren River at its south-eastern boundary, which the latter forms. The Smith Brook Nature Reserve is also located within the north-west of the locality.
Yeagarup is a rural locality and town of the Shire of Manjimup in the South West region of Western Australia, on the coastline of the Southern Ocean. The Vasse Highway forms the northern border of the locality while the Warren River forms its southern and the Donnelly River some of its western border. The D'Entrecasteaux National Park runs along the entire coastline of the locality. Much of the Greater Hawke National Park and all of Warren National Park are also located within Yeagarup.
The Shire of Nannup acknowledges the Wardandi and Bibbulmun people as the native title holders of the lands and waters in and around Nannup