Boilup, Western Australia
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| Coordinates: 33°45′50″S 117°01′20″E / 33.76389°S 117.02220°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Western Australia | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 106.6 km2 (41.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 32 (SAL 2021)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 6394 | ||||||||||||
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Boilup is a rural locality of the Shire of Kojonup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Boilup is located along the Collie-Changerup Road.[3][4]
Boilup and the Shire of Kojonup are located on the traditional land of the Kaniyang people of the Noongar nation.[5][6][7]
Climate
The area has a moderate Mediterranean climate, which is the prevailing climate in the Great Southern region. According to the Köppen climate classification, the local climate is classified as Mediterranean (Csb), characterized by mild to warm and relatively dry summers, and cool to mild winters during which most of the annual precipitation occurs.
The region experiences relatively dry summers with moderate temperatures compared to more inland areas, while winters are wetter, with regular rainfall that supports agricultural activities. Its location in southwestern Australia contributes to generally moderate climatic conditions and reduces extreme temperature fluctuations[8].
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Boilup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Boilup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Kaneang (WA)". www.samuseum.sa.gov.au. South Australian Museum. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Map of Indigenous Australia". aiatsis.gov.au. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Shire of Kojonup". www.kojonup.wa.gov.au. Shire of Kojonup. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
The Shire of Kojonup acknowledges the Keneang people as the Traditional custodians of this land where the Shire is situated
- ^ "The Great Southern". RDA Great Southern. Retrieved 4 January 2026.