Wokalup
WA 6221 • Western Australia
About Wokalup
Wokalup is a small rural town in the Shire of Harvey, located in the South West region of Western Australia along the South Western Highway, approximately 146 kilometres south of Perth and just 6 kilometres north of Harvey. Covering around 81 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 255 at the 2021 Census. Wokalup sits within one of Western Australia's prime dairy and agricultural regions, with the surrounding area characterised by lush grazing land and mixed farming operations.
The town's heritage is tied to the arrival of the railway in the 1890s, when a siding named Wokalup was established along the line, and a small private settlement gradually developed. The Wokalup Tavern remains a local landmark and meeting place for the community and passing travellers along the South Western Highway. Residents rely on Harvey (6km south) for everyday shopping, schools, and services, while Bunbury — a major regional centre with a full range of amenities — is approximately 45 kilometres to the south.
Wokalup falls under postcode 6221 and is governed by the Harvey Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Murray-Wellington (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6221
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6221 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6221; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited Transwa regional coach services — Bunbury / Perth 45 min to Bunbury, approx. 2 hr 30 min to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway is the main route; Bunbury is the nearest major regional centre
The Wokalup Tavern is the main local amenity; virtually all other errands require driving to Harvey
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.