Shire of Boyup Brook
Overview
The Boyup Brook Shire has an economy based strongly on primary industry, with the emphasis on broad scale agriculture. Local primary industry includes wool, vineyards, timber plantations, sheep, cattle, grain and olives. The current population is 1,594 (2008).The town of Boyup Brook is an agricultural service centre, with a complement of secondary and service industries. Several commercial activities directly associated with the district’s primary production are established within the town site. These include a grain terminal, machinery dealers, agricultural suppliers, stock agents, livestock transporters, and stock sale yards.
| Suburbs and localities | Significant local events | Tourist attractions | Local industries |
| Boyup Brook | Country Music Awards | Gregory Tree | Wool garments |
| Wilga | Harvey Dickson's Music Festival | Harvey Dickson's Country Music Centre | Vineyards |
| Mayanup | Blackwood Marathon | Blackwood River | Timber plantations |
| Dinninup | Upper Blackwood Show | Norlup House | Farming |
| Kulikup | Mayanup Camp Draft | Sandy Chambers – local artist | Sheep, cattle, pigs |
| Tonebridge | Power Dinghy Race | Perup Ecology Centre | Grain |
| May Medley | Roo Gulley Wildlife Sanctuary | Trees | |
| Cottage industries | |||
| Olives |
Statistics
Latest shire statistics
Census profile overview 1996-2006
Census profile detailed report 1996-2006
2006 Census quickstats
Shire Council
President: Mr Roger Downing
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Tony Doust
Address: PO Box 2 Boyup Brook WA 6224
Phone: (08) 9765 1200
Email: shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au
Website: www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au