Western Australia location profile
Yarloop WA 6218
Yarloop is a small historic timber-milling town in Western Australia’s South West, known for its quiet rural character and close-knit community. Rebuilding since the 2016 bushfire, it offers affordable country living with access to larger services in nearby Harvey and Waroona.
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Why families consider Yarloop
Rural working town with families, retirees, and trades/agricultural workers, plus employees tied to nearby industries such as the Wagerup alumina refinery. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-oriented, with heritage pride and access to forests, dams, and beaches within a short drive.
Amenities & services
- Yarloop General Store & Post Office
- Yarloop Hotel/Tavern
- GP and pharmacy services in Waroona and Harvey (nearby)
- Harvey District Hospital (nearby)
- Service station and takeaway options
- Harvey Library – Harvey
- Waroona Public Library – Waroona
Transport & connectivity
- Yarloop railway station (Transwa Australind service between Perth and Bunbury)
- Transwa regional coach services along South Western Highway (nearby stops)
- South Western Highway (Route 20); access to Forrest Highway via connecting local roads
Lifestyle & recreation
- Yarloop Sports Oval and community courts
- Community centre and town hall events
- Lake Brockman (Logue Brook Dam) for boating, fishing, camping (nearby)
- Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre (nearby)
- Yarloop Heritage Park and town grounds
- Yarloop Oval
- Yalgorup National Park (near Myalup)
- Logue Brook (Lake Brockman) recreation area
Education context
Limited in-town options; long day care and family day care available in Harvey and Waroona within a short drive.
- Curtin University – Bentley (Perth)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch (Perth)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley (Perth)
- University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle