North Plantations, 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 North Plantations, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
| Locality | North Plantations |
| 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 | -24.83626 |
| Longitude | 113.72858 |
| Population | 342 |
| Density | 11.9 /km² |
| Area | 28.7 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 818 km north-northwest |
North Plantations is a locality in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 342. The locality covers an area of 28.7 km², giving a population density of about 11.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 818 km north-northwest of Perth. North Plantations is located at 24.8363°S, 113.7286°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.
North Plantations unfolds as a broad, sun-kissed expanse where the land gently slopes towards the distant, shimmering line of the Indian Ocean. It lies 446.8 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-east of Carnarvon. Here, the earth, a rich ochre, is often broken by the scrubby resilience of native vegetation, hardy bushes clinging to the soil against the persistent sea breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of salt mixed with the earthy aroma of sun-baked ground, and in the late afternoon, the sky can blaze with a colour so intense it seems to stain the very air, a painterly display that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather a vast, open country, a canvas of muted greens and browns under an enormous sky, where distance feels palpable and the horizon stretches out in an unbroken promise.
The story of North Plantations is one of patient endeavour, a legacy etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Historically, this region has been shaped by the cycles of pastoralism, with sheep and cattle grazing across its wide pastures, a quiet testament to generations of hard work and a deep understanding of the Australian bush. The local economy, while still embracing its agricultural roots, has also seen the subtle influence of other industries, a steady hum beneath the surface of everyday life that speaks of resourcefulness and adaptation. Travellers passing through North Plantations might notice the simple, functional architecture, the dwellings and sheds built to withstand the elements, reflecting a practical character that has defined the settlement’s quiet existence for decades.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Plantations, 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 North Plantations, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
Detailed location data for North Plantations 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 North Plantations 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. |