Carnarvon, Western Australia

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.

Carnarvon
Western Australia
The Carnarvon Fascine boardwalk
Carnarvon
Coordinates24°52′02″S 113°39′40″E
Population4,879 (2021 census)
Established1883
Postcode(s)6701
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Location
  • 906 km (563 mi) NW of Perth
  • 477 km (296 mi) N of Geraldton
  • 646 km (401 mi) SW of Karratha
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

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.

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