Western Australia location profile
Walpole WA 6398
Walpole is a small coastal-forest town in Western Australia known for its towering tingle trees, sheltered inlets and laid-back pace. It attracts nature lovers, retirees and holidaymakers seeking eco-tourism, fishing and walking trails.
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Why families consider Walpole
A close-knit, tourism-focused community with a mix of retirees, hospitality and service workers, and outdoors-oriented families. Lifestyle centres on the national park and inlets, with a strong volunteer culture and seasonal influx of visitors.
Amenities & services
- Walpole IGA and general stores
- Walpole Health Centre (GP/primary care); nearest hospitals in Denmark and Manjimup
- Cafes, bakery and takeaway
- Tree Top Walk Motel restaurant and local pubs
- Fuel stations and post office
- Community Resource Centre and visitor centre
- Caravan parks: Coalmine Beach Holiday Park, Rest Point Holiday Village
- Walpole Public Library (Shire of Manjimup) – within the Walpole Community Resource Centre, Latham Avenue
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Transwa coach services linking to Albany, Denmark, Manjimup and Perth
- South Coast Highway (State Route 10), Valley of the Giants Road, North Walpole Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Walpole Country Club (golf and bowls)
- Walpole Sports and Recreation Centre (oval, tennis courts)
- Boating, fishing and kayaking on Walpole–Nornalup Inlets
- Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail access
- Tree Top Walk and Giant Tingle Tree experiences
- Walpole-Nornalup National Park
- Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park
- Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
- Giant Tingle Tree
- Coalmine Beach
- The Knoll (Scenic Drive)
- Mount Frankland National Park
- Sandy Beach
- John Rate Lookout
Education context
Very limited local childcare (occasional care/family day care); broader options available in Denmark (~66km) and Manjimup (~120km). Book early as places can be scarce.
- The University of Western Australia (UWA) Albany Centre – Albany (~120km east)
- Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West Campus – Bunbury (~250km northwest)
- Murdoch University and Curtin University – Perth metropolitan campuses (~430km north)