Mumballup
WA 6225 • Western Australia
About Mumballup
Mumballup is a small rural locality in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 220 kilometres south of Perth along the Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road. With a recorded population of around 100 residents and just 33 dwellings spread across nearly 40 square kilometres, it is one of the quieter hamlets in the Preston Valley. The locality has a modest median income and is characterised by rural landholdings, hobby farms, and remnant bushland typical of the South West.
Mumballup has a notable local history tied to the former Donnybrook–Katanning railway line, which once serviced the area as a siding before ceasing operations in 1982. The landmark Mumby Pub (formerly the Mumballup Tavern) on Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road serves as the community's social hub and is a popular stopping point for travellers passing through the district. The nearest towns with broader services — Donnybrook to the west and Boyup Brook to the east — are each roughly 25–30 kilometres away, making private transport essential for day-to-day needs.
Mumballup falls under postcode 6225 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via South Western Highway and Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road; private vehicle essential
Mumballup is a small rural hamlet with virtually no walkable services; a car is required for all shopping, services, and daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cameron Street
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Jones Street
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Wittenoom Street
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Vernon Street
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205 Prinsep Street
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Porter Street