Cookernup and Yarloop

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Cookernup and Yarloop each have unique historical and cultural significance.

The name Cookernup is derived from an Aboriginal term meaning "the place of the swamp hen." Established in the 1860s, Cookernup developed rapidly in the late 1890s with the escalation of timber milling in the area, leading to the development of a post office, school, railway station, and hall. Today, it offers amenities such as a general store, town hall, and a fire brigade. Nearby Logue Brook Dam provides recreational opportunities, including camping, bushwalking, and water sports.

Yarloop was established in 1894 as a timber milling town. The name is thought to have originated from the local language of the Bindjareb people. The town became known for its steam workshops, which housed machinery used in the early 1900s timber industry. Tragically, on January 7, 2016, a bushfire destroyed most of Yarloop, including 166 houses and public buildings, as well as the historic Yarloop Workshops. Efforts have been made to rebuild and preserve the town's heritage, including the development of the Yarloop Heritage Trail, which showcases the area's rich history.

Both towns reflect the rich history of Western Australia's timber industry and continue to offer glimpses into the region's past through their heritage sites and community efforts.


The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Yarloop is 541 and Cookernup 604. For more information about the community profiles of Cookernup and Yarloop click here.

Cookernup and Yarloop each have unique historical and cultural significance.

The name Cookernup is derived from an Aboriginal term meaning "the place of the swamp hen." Established in the 1860s, Cookernup developed rapidly in the late 1890s with the escalation of timber milling in the area, leading to the development of a post office, school, railway station, and hall. Today, it offers amenities such as a general store, town hall, and a fire brigade. Nearby Logue Brook Dam provides recreational opportunities, including camping, bushwalking, and water sports.

Yarloop was established in 1894 as a timber milling town. The name is thought to have originated from the local language of the Bindjareb people. The town became known for its steam workshops, which housed machinery used in the early 1900s timber industry. Tragically, on January 7, 2016, a bushfire destroyed most of Yarloop, including 166 houses and public buildings, as well as the historic Yarloop Workshops. Efforts have been made to rebuild and preserve the town's heritage, including the development of the Yarloop Heritage Trail, which showcases the area's rich history.

Both towns reflect the rich history of Western Australia's timber industry and continue to offer glimpses into the region's past through their heritage sites and community efforts.


The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Yarloop is 541 and Cookernup 604. For more information about the community profiles of Cookernup and Yarloop click here.

Page published: 28 Nov 2024, 01:01 PM