Coolup
WA 6214 • Western Australia
About Coolup
Coolup is a small rural locality in the Shire of Murray, Western Australia, situated approximately 100 kilometres south of Perth and 13 kilometres south of the historic town of Pinjarra in the Peel Region. Established as a settlement in 1899, Coolup spans 59.6 square kilometres of agricultural land and bushland between the Darling Scarp foothills and the Swan Coastal Plain, approximately 12 kilometres north of Waroona. With a 2021 Census population of around 420, the locality is a quiet rural and semi-rural community within the Murray-Wellington state electorate. The Shire of Murray administers local government services across the region, which is noted for its natural scenery, proximity to the Darling Range, and easy access to Perth's southern corridor.
Coolup is anchored by its well-known Coolup General Store, a community landmark that has served residents and passing travellers along the South Western Highway for well over a century. The surrounding landscape features a mix of rural properties, hobby farms, and patches of native jarrah and marri bushland that connect to the broader Darling Range environment. Pinjarra, 13 kilometres to the north, provides a supermarket, primary and secondary schools, medical services, and historical attractions including the Pinjarra Heritage Precinct and the Edenvale Heritage Complex. The Peel Region's major city Mandurah, approximately 30 kilometres to the north-west, offers comprehensive shopping, entertainment, and employment. Coolup suits those seeking affordable rural living with convenient access to Perth's southern growth corridor via the South Western Highway.
Coolup falls under postcode 6214 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray-Wellington (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited Transwa / school bus services — Pinjarra / Waroona Varies; infrequent
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway is the main route north to Mandurah and Perth; Kwinana Freeway extension provides faster access once past Mandurah
Coolup General Store accessible locally, but a car is essential for all major shopping, schools, and services in Pinjarra or Mandurah
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.