Western Australia location profile
Condingup WA 6450
Condingup is a tiny rural settlement east of Esperance, known for broadacre farming and its proximity to spectacular south‑coast beaches. It appeals to self‑sufficient families and outdoors enthusiasts who value space, fishing, and 4WD access to nearby bays and national parks.
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Why families consider Condingup
A close-knit agricultural community of farming families and sea-change residents, with a quiet, low-density lifestyle centered on the primary school, community hall, and access to coastal recreation; most higher-order services are in Esperance.
Amenities & services
- Condingup Primary School
- General store and fuel/roadhouse
- Tavern/restaurant (limited dining)
- Community hall and sports oval
- Major supermarkets and medical (Esperance Health Campus) in Esperance
- Caravan parks and campgrounds at Duke of Orleans Bay/Wharton Beach
- Esperance Public Library (Esperance town centre)
- South Regional TAFE Library – Esperance Campus (Esperance)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- No regular local bus (school bus only)
- Fisheries Road
- Orleans Bay Road
- Condingup Road
- Access to South Coast Highway via Esperance
- Nearest airport: Esperance Airport (Monjingup)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wharton Beach, Duke of Orleans Bay, and Alexander Bay for swimming, surfing, fishing, and 4WDing
- Camping at Duke of Orleans Bay Caravan Park
- Local sports oval and community events
- Cape Le Grand and Cape Arid National Parks for hiking, beaches, and wildflowers
- Cape Le Grand National Park
- Cape Arid National Park
- Wharton Beach
- Duke of Orleans Bay
- Alexander Bay
Education context
No dedicated childcare centres in Condingup; long day care and family day care options are available in Esperance.
- Curtin University – Kalgoorlie (WA School of Mines), Kalgoorlie
- The University of Western Australia Albany Centre, Albany
- Universities in Perth (UWA, Curtin, Murdoch, ECU) via road/air from Esperance