Merilup
WA 6352 • Western Australia
About Merilup
Merilup is a remote rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located approximately 309 kilometres south-east of Perth, between Dumbleyung and Lake Grace just south of Kukerin. The locality covers about 221 square kilometres of wheat and sheep farming country typical of the southern Wheatbelt. With only 13 residents recorded in the 2021 census, Merilup is one of Western Australia's most sparsely populated localities, having declined from 21 residents in 2016. Three schools once served the area between 1922 and 1950, reflecting a once larger farming community.
Merilup offers an extreme rural lifestyle for farming families drawn to broad-acre agriculture in the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The nearest town services are found at Kukerin (approximately 10 km north) and Dumbleyung (approximately 20 km north-west), which provide basic amenities. Lake Grace and Katanning are the closest regional centres with more comprehensive services. The area is suited to those fully committed to an agricultural lifestyle, with no public services, shops, or transport within the locality itself.
Merilup falls under postcode 6352 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Accessible via South Coast Highway and local roads; private vehicle essential. Nearest regional centre is Lake Grace (~60 km).
No walkable amenities; private vehicle is the only practical form of transport.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bennett Street