| Walpole River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Walpole Inlet |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 15 kilometres (9 mi) |
| Source elevation | 99 metres (325 ft)[1] |
| Basin area | 60 square kilometres (14,826 acres) [2] |
The Walpole River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The river was discovered by Captain Thomas Bannister in 1831 [3] and named by Governor James Stirling after Captain W Walpole. The catchment of the Walpole River also provides drinking water to the town of Walpole. The water quality of the river is considered to be fresh.