Cranbrook
WA 6321 • Western Australia
About Cranbrook
Cranbrook is a small historic town in Western Australia's Great Southern region, situated approximately 320 kilometres south of Perth and 93 kilometres north of Albany, within the Shire of Cranbrook. With a population of 505 at the 2021 Census and a locality covering over 1,200 square kilometres of farmland and bushland, it is a quiet agricultural service centre in one of WA's premier grain and livestock areas. The town sits at an elevation of 258 metres in a gently undulating landscape and is widely known as 'the Gateway to the Stirlings', owing to its proximity to the spectacular Stirling Range National Park.
Cranbrook has deep historical roots, having grown as a stop on the Great Southern Railway since its opening in 1889 and serving the surrounding farming community ever since. The Noongar peoples knew the area as Twonkup or Dwangup — a significant traditional meeting and law ground for the Menang, Goreng, and Kaneang peoples. Today the town offers essential services including a Cooperative Bulk Handling grain receival site, and is well placed for exploring the Stirling Range, Porongurup National Park, and the broader Great Southern wine and tourism region. It is a welcoming rural community suited to those drawn to wide open spaces and a slower pace of life.
Cranbrook falls under postcode 6321 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransWA coach services — Albany / Perth Albany approx. 1 hr; Perth approx. 4 hrs
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car essential; TransWA coaches connect to Albany and Perth. Albany (93 km) is the nearest regional centre.
A small rural WA town where nearly all errands require a vehicle; limited local services available.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Grenfell Street