Burekup, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burekup Western Australia
Burekup Location in Western Australia
Established	1973
Postcode(s)	6227
Elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	167 km (104 mi) south of Perth 6 km (4 mi) south west of Brunswick Junction 16 km (10 mi) east of Bunbury
LGA(s)	Shire of Dardanup
State electorate(s)	Collie-Preston
Federal Division(s)	Forrest
Localities around Burekup: Roelands Roelands Roelands Waterloo Burekup Roelands Waterloo Henty Wellington Forest

Burekup is a small, friendly town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is located right on the South Western Highway. This town is built near the beautiful Collie River.

Discover Burekup!

Burekup is a quiet town in the South West of Western Australia. It's a great place to learn about history and nature. The town is part of the Shire of Dardanup.

Where is Burekup?

Burekup is found in the South West region. It sits along the main South Western Highway. The town is also very close to the Collie River. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.

A Bit of History

Burekup started out as a railway stop. This stop was on the line between Pinjarra and Picton. It was first set up in 1910. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Boorekup.

The town officially became Burekup in 1973. This happened after the local government, the Shire of Dardanup, asked for it.

How Burekup Got Its Name

The land where Burekup is located has a long history. It is the traditional home of the Noongar people. They are the original custodians of this land.

The name "Burekup" comes from the Noongar language. It is the name for a special wildflower. This beautiful flower grows naturally in the area.