Beelerup
WA 6239 • Western Australia
About Beelerup
Beelerup is a small rural locality in the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup in the South West region of Western Australia, situated approximately 180 kilometres south of Perth and just 2 kilometres from the town of Donnybrook. The locality sits along the Preston River and lies on the traditional land of the Wardandi people of the Noongar nation. With a population of approximately 126 residents and covering around 27 square kilometres, Beelerup is a quiet agricultural community within the apple and orchard country of the Donnybrook area.
Beelerup has a notable heritage presence, including the Hale Mauka homestead — built in 1905 by pioneering settler Augustus Sharp, one of the first in the area to use river irrigation for fruit growing — and heritage-listed sites within the Donnybrook Sandstone Quarry. The locality once had its own siding on the Donnybrook–Katanning railway, which operated from 1909 until its closure in 1961. Today, residents access all services, schools, and shops in nearby Donnybrook, with Bunbury — the major regional centre — just 34 kilometres away.
Beelerup falls under postcode 6239 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Collie-Preston (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa coach services — Perth (Bunbury connection) Approx. 2.5–3 hrs to Perth via Bunbury
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway is the main route; Bunbury is the key regional hub for services and intercity rail
Beelerup is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops; residents drive to Donnybrook (2 km) for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bentley Street