Dardanup
WA 6236 • Western Australia
About Dardanup
Dardanup is a small historic town in the Shire of Dardanup in Western Australia's South West region, located approximately 187 kilometres south of Perth and 13 kilometres south-east of Bunbury. Situated in the fertile Ferguson Valley along the Ferguson River, the town was established in 1923 and retains a quiet, rural character typical of the South West's agricultural heartland. With a population of around 588, Dardanup sits at the edge of the Bunbury metropolitan area while maintaining its own distinct country identity.
The Ferguson Valley surrounding Dardanup is known for its pastoral farms, timber history, and emerging wine and tourism scenes, with several boutique wineries and farm gates operating in the broader shire. Residents have easy access to Bunbury — one of Western Australia's largest regional cities — for shopping, schools, hospitals, and employment, making Dardanup an attractive option for those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within comfortable reach of urban amenities. The town has a small school, Our Lady of Lourdes, and a close community atmosphere, with the South West Highway providing the main corridor north to Perth and south towards Donnybrook and the Margaret River region.
Dardanup falls under postcode 6236 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Collie-Preston (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- South West Coach Lines — Bunbury Approx 20 min by road
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South West Highway is the main route to Perth; Bunbury is the major regional hub for services and transport
Dardanup has minimal local retail; Bunbury is a short drive for most daily needs, car essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hayward Street
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Ferguson Road