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| Locality | North West Cape |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Exmouth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -21.92411 |
| Longitude | 114.0297 |
| Population | 560 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 298.2 km² |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Postcode | 6707 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1130 km north |
North West Cape is a locality in the Shire Of Exmouth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 560. The locality covers an area of 298.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 92 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1130 km north of Perth. North West Cape is located at 21.9241°S, 114.0297°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6707. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
North West Cape unfurls like a sun-bleached arm reaching into the cerulean expanse of the Indian Ocean. It lies 764.1 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 355°T), and is situated 9.5 km west-north-west of Exmouth. Its landscape is a stark, compelling beauty of ochre earth meeting turquoise water, where ancient seabeds have been uplifted and eroded into a rugged terrain of weathered limestone ridges and sweeping sandy plains. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of spinifex and salt, a constant reminder of the vast, arid interior that lies to the east and the boundless ocean that commands the west. Along the coastline, the land fractures into a series of bays and inlets, their waters impossibly clear, revealing coral gardens just metres from the shore, a shimmering mosaic beneath the relentless, pure light. Even the scrubby vegetation, hardy acacia and saltbush, seems to hold a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.
The history of North West Cape is etched in its very geology and the enduring presence of its traditional custodians, who have navigated these shores for millennia. More recently, its strategic importance became apparent, leading to the establishment of a vital naval communication station, a silent sentinel in the vastness. This military legacy has subtly shaped the character of the neighbouring settlement, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the tides, rather than the clock. The local economy, though bolstered by the continuing presence of defence personnel, finds its truest pulse in the abundant marine life that teems in the surrounding waters; diving, snorkelling, and fishing draw travellers from afar, eager to witness the Ningaloo Reef’s extraordinary biodiversity. The crimson sunsets here are legendary, painting the sky in hues of fire and amethyst, a daily spectacle that imbues the end of each day with a profound, quiet magic.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of North West Cape, Western Australia. 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 West Cape, in the Shire Of Exmouth local government area.
Detailed location data for North West Cape includes the postcode (6707), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Exmouth), 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 West Cape is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |