Southampton Homestead

Southampton Homestead stands on the banks of the Blackwood River, constructed with handmade bricks and featuring Victorian Georgian architectural elements from 1862.

Richard Thomas Jones established the homestead for his extended family after relocating from Perth, following the loss of his first residence to flooding in 1860.

The property reflects early Western Australian settler life through its original structures, including a separate kitchen, bakery, and traditional farming infrastructure.

The heritage site sits beside the Bibbulmun Track, approximately 12 kilometers south of Balingup, offering insights into 19th-century construction methods.

The homestead grounds contain mature oak trees from the early twentieth century, with archaeological investigations revealing the original 1855 structure location in 2007.

Location: Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup

GPS coordinates: -33.88800,115.97200

Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:52