Nullagine, 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 Nullagine, in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area.
| Locality | Nullagine |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of East Pilbara |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -21.95603 |
| Longitude | 120.33974 |
| Population | 2,587 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 21882.2 km² |
| Elevation | 383 m |
| Postcode | 6758 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1196 km north-northeast |
Nullagine is a locality in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,587. The locality covers an area of 21882.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 383 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1196 km north-northeast of Perth. Nullagine is located at 21.9560°S, 120.3397°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6758. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Nullagine rests in a vast expanse where the earth's ancient bones rise to meet a sky of boundless blue. It lies 951.4 km north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 107.7 km south-east of Marble Bar. The landscape here is a study in ochre and rust, a land of weathered hills and dry, rambling creeks that whisper of infrequent, powerful floods. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes – spinifex that catches the light like a thousand tiny mirrors, and stunted mulga trees with their gnarled branches reaching out as if in perpetual greeting. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent that hints at the deep, hidden riches of the land, and in the quiet hours of early morning, a pearlescent mist often softens the harsh edges of the terrain, lending a transient, ethereal beauty to the rugged country.
The story of Nullagine is written in gold, a narrative etched into the very soil by prospectors who first sought fortunes in its alluvial deposits. This remote outpost, born from the feverish search for precious metals, has seen its fortunes wax and wane with the ebb and flow of the mining industry. While gold remains a significant part of its economy, the resilience of Nullagine is also evident in the hardy pastoral leases that stretch across the surrounding country, supporting sheep that graze on the tough native grasses. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the vast distances and the unforgiving climate, fostering a character of self-reliance and quiet tenacity amongst its inhabitants, a spirit as enduring as the ancient rock formations that frame this distant corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nullagine, 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 Nullagine, in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area.
Detailed location data for Nullagine includes the postcode (6758), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of East Pilbara), 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 Nullagine 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. |