Antonymyre, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Antonymyre, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Antonymyre |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Karratha |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.6236 |
| Longitude | 117.07764 |
| Area | 60.6 km² |
| Postcode | 6714 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1265 km north |
Antonymyre is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 60.6 km². It lies approximately 1265 km north of Perth. Antonymyre is located at 20.6236°S, 117.0776°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Antonymyre, a low-slung settlement, hugs the rust-coloured earth where the Pilbara’s ancient bones meet the restless sea. It lies 939.9 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 9.0 km north-west of Wickham. The land here is a study in ochre and pale gold, a vast, sun-bleached canvas stretching towards a horizon often softened by the shimmering heat. Sparse, tough spinifex grasses cling to the undulating terrain, their silvery-green needles catching the fierce sunlight, while occasional hardy acacia trees offer meagre shade. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the iron-rich geology that defines this rugged country. Even the clouds, when they gather, seem to possess a certain weight, their shadows sweeping across the land like slow, ponderous breaths.
The story of Antonymyre is inextricably linked to the vast mineral wealth that lies beneath its surface, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent hum of industry and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, this region has drawn those seeking fortunes from the earth, and while mining remains the lifeblood of Antonymyre, a subtle shift is underway. The harbour, once solely a conduit for raw ore, now welcomes an increasing trickle of travellers drawn by the stark, captivating beauty of the surrounding landscapes and the promise of a different kind of discovery. There's a pragmatic spirit here, born of long days and hard work, a character forged in the crucible of the arid climate and the enduring power of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Antonymyre, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Antonymyre, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Antonymyre includes the postcode (6714), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Karratha), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Antonymyre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |