Western Australia location profile
Frankland River WA 6396
Frankland River is a small rural township in Western Australia’s Great Southern, known for cool‑climate vineyards and broadacre farming. It offers a quiet, close‑knit community with scenic countryside and notable cellar doors.
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Why families consider Frankland River
Predominantly farming families, wine-industry workers and long-term residents seeking a relaxed, community-focused rural lifestyle. Social life centres on the recreation club, local hall and wine tourism, with a slower pace and strong volunteer spirit.
Amenities & services
- General store and fuel
- Post office
- Frankland River Primary School
- Community Resource Centre
- Wineries and cellar doors
- Sports/recreation centre and oval
- Nearest GP, pharmacy and hospital services in Mount Barker and Kojonup
- Cranbrook Public Library – Cranbrook
- Mount Barker Public Library – Mount Barker
Transport & connectivity
- No local train services
- Transwa coach services along Muir Highway (limited timetable)
- Muir Highway (State Route 102)
- Frankland–Cranbrook Road
- Kojonup–Frankland Road
- Albany Highway (via Cranbrook)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wine tasting at local cellar doors
- Community sports at the Recreation Centre (cricket, tennis, bowls)
- Bushwalking and birdwatching in nearby reserves
- Lake swimming and picnics at Lake Poorrarecup (seasonal)
- Local events at the town hall
- Frankland River Recreation Ground
- Lake Poorrarecup (nearby)
- Stirling Range National Park (regional)
- Porongurup National Park (regional)
Education context
No dedicated childcare centre in town; limited family day care may be available. Broader childcare and early learning services are in Mount Barker (~55km) and Kojonup (~65km).
- The University of Western Australia (UWA) Albany Centre – Albany
- Curtin University – Bentley (Perth)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch (Perth)