Narrikup
WA 6326 • Western Australia
About Narrikup
Narrikup is a small agricultural town and locality in the Shire of Plantagenet, situated in Western Australia's Great Southern region approximately 18 kilometres south of Mount Barker and 32 kilometres north-west of Albany. The locality covers a vast 543 square kilometres of predominantly farming land, with a 2021 Census population of 514 residents spread thinly across the area. The community sits at the heart of one of WA's most productive agricultural zones, known for sheep, cattle, and grain farming.
Narrikup has a small local community centred around the Narrikup District Hall and primary school, with most residents travelling to Mount Barker or Albany for shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling. The surrounding landscape features rolling farmland with the Stirling Range visible to the north — a striking backdrop for this rural community. Outdoor activities including fishing, bushwalking, and birdwatching in the nearby national parks and forests attract visitors to the broader Plantagenet region. Narrikup suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with affordable land and a tight-knit farming community.
Narrikup falls under postcode 6326 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
- Limited TransWA services — Albany / Perth (infrequent) 35-40 min to Albany
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Albany is the nearest major regional centre (32 km); Mount Barker is the closest town for daily services (18 km)
Narrikup is a dispersed rural locality where a car is absolutely essential; there are no walkable retail or service hubs within the locality itself
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.