Towns

Long before Broomehill became a township, the land was part of the traditional country of the Goreng and Kaneang people of the Noongar nation.

The name ‘Tambellup’ is thought to derive from the Noongar word meaning "place of thunder" or "a place where many Tammars (small marsupials) are found," reflecting the area’s deep connection between landscape, language, and wildlife.

Set against the backdrop of Western Australia's only mountain range, Cranbrook is your gateway to the beautiful biodiversity of Stirling Range National Park.

Set among towering forests, ancient granite outcrops and fertile valleys, Frankland River lies in one of the most remote and remarkable corners of Western Australia’s south.

Surrounded by rolling farmland and native bushland, Tenterden is a quiet township with deep roots in both ancient culture and agricultural history. 

Framed by sweeping agricultural plains and just a short drive from the striking Stirling Range National Park, Borden is a small town with deep roots in both Noongar Country and early European settlement. 

For thousands of years, the plains surrounding Gnowangerup were inhabited by the Goreng Noongar people, as evidenced by stone tools still found along the creeks.

The name Ongerup is derived from ‘Yonga’ the Noongar word meaning male kangaroo and ‘up,’ meaning ‘place of’. Ongerup began to be settled in 1910 when the land was opened up to farming and surveyed into 1,000-acre blocks. In 1913 the Gnowangerup-Ongerup railway line was opened, connecting the fledgling community to Perth and settlement in the area gradually increased.

Bremer Bay is situated along some of the most picturesque coastline in Western Australia. The pristine shoreline offers various recreational activities, including fishing, swimming, beachcombing, and walking on some of the finest sandy beaches in the southern hemisphere. 

The town of Jerramungup was established in 1953 as a war service settlement area and gazetted in 1957. Although it is a relatively young farming and agriculture region, the area holds historical significance. 

As the largest town in the Upper Great Southern servicing many surrounding towns, today Katanning is also home to over 40 different nationalities with migrants attracted to the welcoming and hospitable nature of the town.

The word "Nyabing" is believed to originate from Aboriginal language, specifically derived from the word "ne-yameng," which refers to the everlasting flower Helipterum manglesii.

The name Pingrup, like many rural town names in the Great Southern area, is of Aboriginal origin. It was derived from a nearby lake, although the meaning of the word remains unknown.

Kojonup is just 3 hours south of Perth and is a thriving country town that offers visitors the opportunity to experience Australia’s rural way of life. Explore this bustling rural town with its historic buildings and friendly atmosphere. Discover the proud heritage and links to the traditional custodians of the region, the Noongar Aboriginal people, with a visit to the award winning The Kodja Place.

Nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Shire of Kojonup, Muradup is a small farming community with deep roots in the region’s agricultural heritage. Once a thriving town with its own school, post office, and general store, Muradup served as an important local hub for surrounding farms and families.

Set among gently rolling plains and tranquil woodlands, Woodanilling offers a peaceful escape into nature. The town is surrounded by pristine bushland and lakes ideal for birdwatching, wildflower spotting and photography. Don’t miss the majestic Salmon Gum in Centenary Park, believed to be over 300 years old and the largest of its kind in the Great Southern.