The locality is south east of the state capital, Perth, close to Jarrahdale on the Albany Highway.

Fire burned the town of Dwellingup and the smaller settlements of Holyoak, Nanga Brook and Karridale.

[4] The school closed due to declining enrolments as the district of Wandering became the larger service centre.

[4] Remnants of the townsite including roads and central water tower remain, but the houses have been removed by the government agency upon closure.

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