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Myalup sits along a stunning stretch of coastline north of Binningup, offering large blocks, acreage properties, and an exceptionally peaceful lifestyle. I hold the #1 ranking in Myalup on realestate.com.au.
Myalup's name comes from an Aboriginal word, "mya," meaning paperbark bark — which grows abundantly around the area's wetlands — first recorded as "Miellup" by Lieutenant Bunbury in 1836. Before European settlement the Noongar Ganeang people moved through the area around Lake Josephine; once farmed, the poor sandy pasture meant the Crampton and Manning families held parcels of up to 4,000 acres just to graze stock.
Myalup shares a school catchment with Binningup — Parkfield Primary, with high school in Harvey or Australind — and the two towns are often counted together in local population and childcare figures. It's a popular choice for families wanting acreage rather than a standard suburban block.
Myalup is known for its long white-sand beach, the adjoining Myalup State Forest pine plantation (open for walking and riding), and easy access to Yalgorup National Park and Lake Preston, where dolphin and migratory bird sightings are common. The Myalup Beach Caravan Park, a handful of local wineries, and 4WD beach access round out a lifestyle built around space and nature.
Myalup sits in the same Shire of Harvey growth corridor as Binningup, benefiting indirectly from the Fiveight coastal development and the Shire's broader population growth of roughly 3.5% a year over the past decade. Larger lots and lighter planning constraints keep drawing buyers priced out of tighter coastal markets further north.