Carnarvon, 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 Carnarvon, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
| Locality | Carnarvon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Carnarvon |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.88171 |
| Longitude | 113.67032 |
| Population | 7,392 |
| Density | 1511.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 815 km north-northwest |
Carnarvon is a locality in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,392. The locality covers an area of 4.9 km², giving a population density of about 1511.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 815 km north-northwest of Perth. Carnarvon is located at 24.8817°S, 113.6703°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Carnarvon sits where the arid Gascoyne landscape surrenders to the turquoise embrace of the Indian Ocean. It lies 443.0 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 2.1 km south-south-west of East Carnarvon. The land here is a study in ochre and rust, scrubby mulga and spinifex clinging tenaciously to sandy plains that stretch towards a horizon often hazy with heat. The air, even inland from the coast, carries a persistent whisper of salt, a constant reminder of the vast, shimmering waters that shape this place. The town itself, a collection of low-slung buildings, seems to exhale a quiet resilience, its streets lined with hardy flowering shrubs and the occasional palm tree, their fronds rustling like dry paper in the relentless breeze. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a spectacular, fleeting farewell to the day that lends a temporary, ethereal beauty to the functional shapes of the buildings and the dusty tracks leading out of town.
The story of Carnarvon is deeply entwined with the Gascoyne River, a waterway that, while often a mere trickle, has historically provided the lifeblood for agriculture in this seemingly unforgiving environment. It was the promise of wool from vast sheep stations that first drew settlers to this remote stretch of coast, and the wool stores and jetties that once hummed with activity are now quiet monuments to that era. Today, bananas and other horticultural produce, nurtured by irrigation from the river and the region's consistent sunshine, form a significant part of Carnarvon's economy, their vibrant green contrasting with the muted tones of the surrounding bush. The ocean, of course, remains a vital resource, with fishing fleets bringing in their hauls and the town's popular foreshore attracting travellers seeking sun, sand, and the chance to explore the nearby Ningaloo Reef, a world-renowned natural wonder that lies a short distance to the north, a magnet for divers and snorkelers drawn to its unparalleled marine biodiversity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carnarvon, 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 Carnarvon, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
Detailed location data for Carnarvon includes the postcode (6701), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Carnarvon), 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 Carnarvon 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. |