Warawarrup
WA 6220 • Western Australia
About Warawarrup
Warawarrup is a small rural locality in the Shire of Harvey, in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 3 kilometres from Harvey township, 38 kilometres north-east of Bunbury, and 122 kilometres south of Perth. Covering around 13 square kilometres, it is home to 137 residents and is characterised by the rich agricultural land that makes the Harvey district one of Western Australia's most productive dairy and horticultural regions. The South Western Highway runs through the locality in a north-south direction, providing convenient access to both Bunbury and Perth.
Warawarrup has a modest rural history that includes the former Harvey harness racing club, which operated at King Lethbridge Park from 1979 until 2014. Today, the locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with residents accessing services, schools, and retail in nearby Harvey township. The South Western Railway also passes through, with Harvey station providing a rail connection to Bunbury and Perth. Families and rural lifestyle seekers are drawn to Warawarrup for its affordable properties, peaceful surroundings, and proximity to the South West's beaches and bushland.
Warawarrup falls under postcode 6220 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray-Wellington (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transwa regional bus/coach — Bunbury / Perth 1h to Bunbury; 2h to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway provides direct access; Bunbury is the main regional hub at ~38 km
Warawarrup is residential and rural; residents walk or drive the short distance to Harvey township for services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gibbs Street
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South Western Highway
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Young Street
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Mornington Road