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Coolup 6214 · Shire of Murray

Landscaping Coolup

Coolup is farming and lifestyle country south of Pinjarra — small acreage, horses, and homesteads on the heavier soils of the coastal plain.

Suburb
Coolup, WA 6214
Council
Shire of Murray
Residents
420 (2021 Census)
From our base
About 30 min
Ground
Loam and clay on the coastal plain
Typical work
Acreage earthworks, driveways, firebreaks, bore retic, house-surround gardens

Landscaping in Coolup: what we see

Coolup is farming and lifestyle country south of Pinjarra — small acreage, horses, and homesteads on the heavier soils of the coastal plain.

Rural landscaping: driveways, firebreaks, paddock levelling, house-surround lawns and gardens on good loam, bore retic and retaining.

Three things to know about Coolup yards

  • Heavier soils: fewer retic stations, more drainage.
  • Firebreaks required.
  • Long driveways and farm access.

Recent work around Peel Region

Artificial turf play area with swing set and limestone wall in Mandurah
Artificial turf side strip on a narrow estate block
Artificial turf samples showing 25 mm to 48 mm pile heights

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Rules for Coolup (Shire of Murray)

Shire of Murray: building permit for any retaining wall over 500 mm with engineer-certified design; planning approval always required for retaining walls on Canal-zoned lots; annual firebreak notice for larger lots. Shire of Waroona applies the same state building rules.

Check your watering days and whether your retaining wall needs a permit with our free tools, or estimate a job before you call.

FAQ

Coolup landscaping questions

Do you service Coolup?
Yes — about 30 minutes from Mandurah; we book acreage jobs as full days with the machines on site.
What are the watering days in Coolup?
Two days a week set by the last digit of your street number — 1 or 8: Wed & Sat; 2 or 9: Sun & Thu; 3 or 0: Mon & Fri; 4: Tue & Sat; 5: Sun & Wed; 6: Mon & Thu; 7: Tue & Fri — before 9am or after 6pm, with sprinklers off 1 June to 31 August. Bores included. Use our watering-day finder to check.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Coolup?
Under the WA Building Regulations any wall retaining more than 500 mm needs a building permit from the Shire of Murray and an engineer's design. On canal-zoned lots in the Shire of Murray, planning approval is always required.
How much does landscaping cost in Coolup?
A basic backyard typically runs $5,000–$16,000 and a complete new-home landscape $16,000–$60,000 in the Perth–Mandurah market. Use our cost estimator for individual items, or book a free site visit for an exact quote.
How far are you from Coolup?
About 30 min from our Mandurah base. No travel charge.

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Landscaping in Coolup?

Local crew, 30 min away. Free site visit and itemised quote.

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