Western Australia location profile
Burekup WA 6227
Burekup is a small rural township on the Collie River in WA’s South West, known for its quiet, family-friendly feel and close-knit community. It offers country living on lifestyle blocks and farms with easy access to Bunbury’s services. Nearby Ferguson Valley wineries and Wellington National Park add outdoor and gourmet appeal.
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Why families consider Burekup
Predominantly families and long-term residents in a farming and horticulture setting; a relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle with commuting to Bunbury, Eaton, Collie and Dardanup for work and services.
Amenities & services
- Local general store/post office (Burekup)
- Burekup Primary School
- Eaton Fair Shopping Centre (Eaton)
- Bunbury Forum and Centrepoint (Bunbury)
- South West Health Campus – Bunbury Hospital & SJOG Bunbury (College Grove)
- Cafes, pubs and wineries in nearby Dardanup/Ferguson Valley
- Eaton Library (Eaton Administration Centre, Eaton)
- Dardanup Library (Dardanup)
- Bunbury Public Library (Bunbury CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Bunbury Passenger Terminal (Australind service), Brunswick Junction station (nearby)
- Bus: Limited local services and school buses; Transwa coach services on South Western Highway (nearby stops)
- Roads: South Western Highway, Burekup Road, Ferguson Road; access to Forrest Highway via Eaton
Lifestyle & recreation
- Burekup Oval and Community Centre (sport and community events)
- Collie River and Burekup Weir (picnicking, swimming, kayaking, fishing)
- Ferguson Valley wineries, breweries and walking trails (nearby)
- Mountain biking at Mount Lennard/Pile Road trails (Wellington National Park, nearby)
- Bunbury beaches and foreshore recreation (within a short drive)
- Burekup Weir and Foreshore
- Collie River Reserve (local river corridors)
- Wellington National Park (nearby)
- Ferguson Valley bushland and reserves (nearby)
Education context
No dedicated childcare centre in Burekup; long day care, family day care and OSHC available in Eaton, Millbridge and Dardanup (booking waitlists can apply).
- Edith Cowan University – South West Campus (Bunbury)
- South Regional TAFE – Bunbury Campus (Bunbury)
- UWA Rural Clinical School (Bunbury)