Cookernup
WA 6219 • Western Australia
About Cookernup
Cookernup is a small rural locality in the Shire of Harvey in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 131 kilometres south of Perth and 13 kilometres north of Harvey along the South Western Highway. With a population of 604 residents spread across 82.8 square kilometres of agricultural land, the town retains a quiet, country character rooted in its farming heritage dating back to the 1850s. The name Cookernup derives from an Aboriginal word meaning "the place of the swamp hen," reflecting the area's deep connection to the local landscape.
The town is served by the Transwa Australind passenger train between Perth and Bunbury, giving residents a public transport link to both cities. Nearby Logue Brook Dam, set amid jarrah forests about 6 kilometres to the east, offers camping, bushwalking, horse-riding, waterskiing, and canoeing opportunities. Cookernup has a fire brigade, town hall, and general store, with most services and shopping available in Harvey, making it well suited to those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle with manageable access to regional amenities.
Cookernup falls under postcode 6219 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray-Wellington (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway connects to Bunbury and Mandurah. Australind train stops at Cookernup.
Cookernup is a small rural town where nearly all errands require a car; a general store serves basic needs but most shopping is in Harvey.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.