Gnowangerup
WA 6335 • Western Australia
About Gnowangerup
Gnowangerup is a small agricultural town in Western Australia's Great Southern region, located 355 kilometres south-east of Perth and 61 kilometres south-east of Katanning, within the Shire of Gnowangerup. The town's name is derived from the Noongar language, meaning 'place where the mallee fowl nests,' reflecting the area's deep Aboriginal heritage connection. With a population of 568 concentrated in 3.8 square kilometres, it serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the surrounding Shire.
Gnowangerup's economy is centred on broadacre farming, including wheat, barley, canola, and sheep grazing, with the town providing essential services for the surrounding rural district. The Stirling Range National Park — one of Western Australia's premier wildflower and bushwalking destinations — lies approximately 70 kilometres to the north-west, offering Bluff Knoll (the state's highest accessible peak) as a scenic attraction. The town has a close-knit community, a local school, and basic amenities, with Albany being the nearest major regional centre approximately 120 kilometres to the south.
Gnowangerup falls under postcode 6335 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 and Perth Approx. 1.5 hrs to Albany; 5 hrs to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Very remote; Albany (120 km) is the practical regional hub for major services; car essential
Small town centre has basic services, but most significant shopping and medical needs require travel to Katanning or Albany
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Yougenup Road