Balbarrup is a locality in the South West region of Western Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Manjimup. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 144.[1]
| Balbarrup Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 Dingup Anglican Church | |
  Balbarrup | |
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| Coordinates | 34°11′37.90″S 116°16′56.39″E / 34.1938611°S 116.2823306°E |
| Population | 144 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 6258[2] |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Manjimup |
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
History edit
The name Balbarrup was first recorded in 1863 and it was originally named Manjimup. It was gazetted in 1903 and given its current name in 1910, due to the establishment of the modern town of Manjimup about 5 kilometres (3 mi) to the west.[3]
Heritage-listed places edit
As of 2023, 5 places are heritage-listed in Balbarrup;[4] among them is the Dingup Anglican Church, which is on the State Register of Heritage Places.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Balbarrup (Suburb and Locality)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Balbarrup". Australia Post.
- ^ "History of country town names – B". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Shire of Manjimup Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Shire of Manjimup State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
