Carnarvon, Western Australia

Carnarvon
Kuwinywardu (Yinggarda)
Western Australia
The Carnarvon Fascine boardwalk
Carnarvon is located in Western Australia
Carnarvon
Carnarvon
Coordinates24°52′02″S 113°39′40″E / 24.86722°S 113.66111°E / -24.86722; 113.66111
Population4,879 (2021 census)[1]
Established1883
Postcode(s)6701
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Carnarvon
State electorate(s)North West Central
Federal division(s)Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
27.2 °C
81 °F
17.2 °C
63 °F
226.6 mm
8.9 in

Carnarvon (/kərˈnɑːrvən/ kər-NAR-vən) is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres (560 mi) north of Perth, in Western Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town and the Ningaloo Reef and the popular tourist town of Exmouth lie to the north. Mungullah Aboriginal Community was formerly in the town however it has moved east of the town.

Inland, Carnarvon has strong links with the town of Gascoyne Junction and the Burringurrah Community. At the 2021 census, Carnarvon had a population of 4,879.[1]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Carnarvon (Statistical Areas Level 2)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata

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