Dampier, 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 Dampier, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Dampier |
| 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 | -20.66695 |
| Longitude | 116.71463 |
| Population | 1,172 |
| Density | 111.2 /km² |
| Area | 10.5 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 6713 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1258 km north |
Dampier is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,172. The locality covers an area of 10.5 km², giving a population density of about 111.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1258 km north of Perth. Dampier is located at 20.6669°S, 116.7146°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6713. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Dampier lies on the Burrup Peninsula, a rugged finger of land reaching into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It lies 926.2 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-west of Nickol. Here, the landscape is a starkly beautiful study in contrasts: ancient, weathered granite outcrops, ochre-red earth, and hardy spinifex grasses cling tenaciously to the arid terrain. The air, perpetually carrying the scent of salt and the distant tang of industry, hums with a dry, persistent heat. Across the peninsula, the coastline is a jagged line of rocky shores and small, sheltered bays, where the relentless sun bleaches driftwood to a bone-white and the ocean, often a deep sapphire blue, laps with a steady, hypnotic rhythm. The light here, especially as it begins its descent, has a peculiar quality, turning the red earth to a deep ember and casting long, distorted shadows from the sparse, resilient trees.
The story of Dampier is intrinsically linked to the vast mineral wealth beneath its surface, a narrative that began in earnest with the dawn of large-scale iron ore export. This coastal settlement, a gateway to the Pilbara's riches, has long been shaped by the fortunes of mining, its economy a robust engine fuelled by the extraction and shipping of resources. Its harbour, a bustling hub of activity, is a testament to this industrial heart, where massive bulk carriers become familiar sights against the horizon. Beyond the immediate industrial footprint, the peninsula holds a deeper history, a landscape imbued with the stories of its traditional custodians and the enduring legacy of exploration. The proximity to the sea has always been central, offering not just an industrial artery but also a place of natural beauty, with secluded beaches and the promise of abundant marine life, a quiet counterpoint to the powerful hum of global commerce.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dampier, 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 Dampier, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Dampier includes the postcode (6713), 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 Dampier 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. |