Bulgarra, 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 Bulgarra, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Bulgarra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Karratha |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.72669 |
| Longitude | 116.85863 |
| Population | 3,035 |
| Density | 647.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 6714 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1252 km north |
Bulgarra is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,035. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 647.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1252 km north of Perth. Bulgarra is located at 20.7267°S, 116.8586°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bulgarra sprawls across the arid Pilbara landscape, a settlement born from the raw earth and the relentless sun. It lies 923.2 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 1.6 km east-north-east of Karratha. The terrain here is a study in ochre and rust, where low, scrubby vegetation clings tenaciously to iron-rich soil. Distant hills, their contours softened by the heat haze, form a rugged backdrop to the sprawling residential areas and industrial arteries. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. Evenings here can be spectacular, as the setting sun bleeds across the vast sky, painting the clouds in hues of fiery orange and bruised violet, a fleeting artistry against the enduring stillness.
The story of Bulgarra is inextricably linked to the immense mineral wealth that lies beneath its surface. While its origins are tied to the broader development of the region's iron ore industry, the locality itself has carved out its own identity as a practical and functional hub for workers and their families. The economy here is a direct reflection of the mines and processing plants that dominate the surrounding landscape, a constant hum of activity that underpins the daily lives of its residents. Beyond the industrial might, there's a quiet resilience to Bulgarra, a sense of people making their lives in a place that demands respect and offers few concessions, where the rhythm of work dictates the pulse of the community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bulgarra, 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 Bulgarra, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Bulgarra includes the postcode (6714), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Karratha), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Bulgarra 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. |