BOYANUP

HEMA Map reference

33° 48' S 115° 72' E

Statistics

Km from Perth	195km
Population	420
Rainfall	mm
Max Temp	C
Min Temp	C
Autogas
Telecentre

Caravan Park

Unknown

Services

Hospital	08
Police	08
Fire	08
SES	08
Tourist Bureau	08

Attractions

Transport Museum. (May currently be closed), Fettlers Park, Skateboard park.

Buildings of note

Boyanup sale yards.

Calendar of events

May: Boyanup Antique Collectables and Craft Fair. Monthly (except December): Farmer's market 4th Sunday.

Description

The town's name originates from an Aboriginal word that means place of quartz. The town site was gazetted in 1894 but the name was first recorded in 1852.

It is a small farming town about three hours drive south of Perth and about 18 kilometres south east of Bunbury.

Mineral sands are mined in the area and a mine site is located about 5 kilometres north west of town.

The town is situated on the Preston River.