Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Location
Area of Pusey, Johnson & Yelverton Rds Wilyabrup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 13 May 2014 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Oct 2024 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | YES | 16 Oct 2024 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 2 | |
Statement of Significance
• The group of buildings have historic value for their association with the Group Settlement scheme which was significant to the development of the south west of WA in the Inter war period. Although not uniformly successful the scheme brought many settlers to WA who contributed to the establishment of farming in the region. • The group of buildings have social value as representative of the government scheme which was important to the region and is valued by the community
Physical Description
The Wilyabrup Group Settlement Precinct comprises approximately 15 of the original houses. Community facilities were also built as part of the community building process
History
Wilyabrup Group Settlement Precinct is one of a number of group settlement places that were occupied in the aftermath of World War I
Integrity/Authenticity
High/High
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PN141 | COB Reference |
Place Type
Precinct or Streetscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
19 Feb 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2025Disclaimer
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