Pippingarra, 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 Pippingarra, in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area.
| Locality | Pippingarra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Port Hedland |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.41641 |
| Longitude | 118.74968 |
| Area | 891.8 km² |
| Postcode | 6722 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1314 km north-northeast |
Pippingarra is a locality in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 891.8 km². It lies approximately 1314 km north-northeast of Perth. Pippingarra is located at 20.4164°S, 118.7497°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6722. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Pippingarra rests on the edge of the Pilbara's vastness, where the ochre earth meets the boundless blue of the Indian Ocean. It lies 1019.0 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 12.9 km south-east of Port Hedland. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: rugged, ancient ironstone formations rise like sleeping giants against the flat, wind-scoured plains, their surfaces shimmering with a thousand tiny facets under the relentless sun. Sparse, resilient spinifex grasses cling to the dry ground, their sharp, silver-green blades a testament to survival, while the occasional hardy acacia offers a splash of muted green against the muted palette of the land. The air, even inland, carries a faint, salty tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and at dusk, the sky bleeds into an extraordinary spectrum of oranges, purples, and fiery reds, painting the distant horizon with an ephemeral beauty.
The story of Pippingarra is intrinsically linked to the great ore bodies that lie beneath its surface, a legacy of mining that has shaped its identity and economy for decades. This region hums with the quiet industry of those who extract the earth's bounty, a ceaseless flow of trucks and machinery that forms the backbone of the local economy. While the vastness of the surrounding country might suggest isolation, Pippingarra is a vital hub, a place where the pulse of industry beats steadily, drawing people from across the nation. Neighbouring coastal towns share in this spirit of enterprise, their harbours bustling with vessels that service the immense demands of the mining operations. The very character of Pippingarra is etched by this enduring connection to the land's mineral wealth, a spirit of hard work and pragmatic resilience that defines its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pippingarra, 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 Pippingarra, in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area.
Detailed location data for Pippingarra includes the postcode (6722), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Port Hedland), 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 Pippingarra 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. |