Western Australia location profile
Kirup WA 6251
Kirup is a small rural township in Western Australia’s South West, known for orchards, vineyards and tall timber country. It offers a quiet, close‑knit community with a country feel, scenic drives and easy access to larger services in Donnybrook and Bunbury.
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Why families consider Kirup
Predominantly farming and horticulture families, tree‑change residents and retirees seeking a quiet rural lifestyle. Low‑density living, community‑oriented, with seasonal work around fruit, wine and forestry, and weekenders drawn by forests and farm stays.
Amenities & services
- General store/roadhouse and fuel
- Primary school (Kirup Primary School)
- Community hall and sports oval
- Post office agency
- Cafes/tavern-style dining
- Nearby supermarkets, GP clinic and hospital in Donnybrook
- Donnybrook Library – Donnybrook
- Balingup Library – Balingup
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station; Australind service at Bunbury Passenger Terminal
- Transwa coach services along South Western Highway stopping nearby
- South Western Highway (State Route 20) and Kirup-Grimwade Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kirup Recreation Ground and sports oval
- Community hall events and local markets
- Wineries, cideries and farm-gate produce
- Golden Valley Tree Park (nearby Balingup)
- Donnybrook Apple Fun Park (nearby)
- Grimwade State Forest
- Preston National Park
- Kirup Recreation Ground
- Golden Valley Tree Park (nearby)
Education context
Limited in Kirup; long day care and family day care available in Donnybrook (approx. 15–20 minutes) and Balingup.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury) – Bunbury
- Curtin University and The University of Western Australia – Perth (metropolitan campuses)