Western Australia location profile
Harvey WA 6220
Harvey is a rural township in WA’s South West, known for citrus, dairy and orchards, with the iconic Big Orange and nearby dams as drawcards. It offers a friendly, close-knit community, heritage charm and an affordable, relaxed country lifestyle within reach of Bunbury and Perth.
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Why families consider Harvey
Agricultural hub with a mix of farming families, tradies, service workers and retirees; quiet, community-focused lifestyle with weekend sport, local markets and wineries; many residents work locally or commute to Bunbury/industrial sites.
Amenities & services
- Harvey Health Service (hospital) and GP clinics
- Supermarket and local shops along Uduc Road
- Cafes, bakery and pubs
- Harvey Recreation & Cultural Centre (stadium, courts, events)
- Pharmacy, post office and community resource centre
- Harvey Public Library, Uduc Road, Harvey
Transport & connectivity
- Harvey railway station (Transwa Australind service to Perth–Bunbury)
- Transwa road coaches and South West Coach Lines
- South Western Highway (Route 20); Forrest Highway via Uduc Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Harvey Recreation & Cultural Centre (indoor sports, gym, theatre/events)
- Harvey Golf Club
- Harvey Bowling Club
- Harvey Dam amphitheatre, picnic areas and walking trails
- Wineries and cellar doors (e.g., Harvey River Estate / Big Orange)
- Harvey Dam and Amphitheatre
- Stirling Dam picnic area
- Logue Brook Dam (Lake Brockman)
- Harvey River Foreshore Reserve
Education context
Limited but available (a local long day care and family day care; OSHC via schools); infant places can have waitlists; broader options in Australind/Bunbury.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury campus, Bunbury)
- Murdoch University (Mandurah campus, Mandurah)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus, Perth) via highway/coach