Karridale
WA 6288 • Western Australia
About Karridale
Karridale is a small rural township in the south-west of Western Australia, located in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River approximately 250 kilometres south of Perth. Situated between the towns of Augusta to the south and Margaret River to the north — about 25 minutes from each — the locality spans nearly 100 square kilometres of scenic karri and jarrah bushland between Caves Road and Bussell Highway. With a population of 317 at the 2021 Census, Karridale is a quiet rural settlement sitting at the heart of one of Australia's most celebrated wine and tourism regions.
Karridale is home to notable attractions including Glenarty Road, a boutique winery and popular farm feast venue set amid farmland and native bushland that draws visitors from across the south-west. Residents enjoy easy access to the world-famous Margaret River wine region, pristine beaches at Hamelin Bay and Augusta's coastline, and the ancient cave systems of Jewel Cave and Mammoth Cave nearby. The townships of Margaret River and Augusta provide schools, supermarkets, and essential services, while Karridale itself offers a supremely peaceful rural lifestyle in one of Western Australia's most scenic and ecologically rich corners.
Karridale falls under postcode 6288 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa road coach services — Perth (Bunbury via South Western Highway) 3.5–4 hrs to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport. Bussell Highway and South Western Highway provide main routes to Perth. Margaret River town is 25 min north, Augusta 15 min south.
Karridale is a dispersed rural township with limited local services; a car is essential for shopping, schools, and most daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bussell Highway