Roebourne, 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 Roebourne, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Roebourne |
| 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 | -20.75464 |
| Longitude | 117.16274 |
| Population | 989 |
| Density | 5.6 /km² |
| Area | 175.9 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6718 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1252 km north |
Roebourne is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 989. The locality covers an area of 175.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1252 km north of Perth. Roebourne is located at 20.7546°S, 117.1627°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6718. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Roebourne is a place where the ochre dust of the Pilbara settles on everything, a permanent blush against the vast, pale sky. It lies 928.2 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 9.1 km south-south-east of Wickham. The land here is ancient and weathered, a tableau of rust-red earth punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional ghost gum, its white limbs reaching like skeletal fingers towards the sun. A tenacious warmth permeates the air, even when the fierce midday sun relents, leaving a lingering heat that hums with the quiet industry of insects and the distant murmur of the wind. The low-slung buildings of Roebourne seem to absorb the light, their corrugated iron roofs gleaming under the relentless gaze of the sun, a stark contrast to the deep, bruised purples that begin to paint the horizon as evening approaches.
The story of Roebourne is inextricably linked to the discovery of iron ore in the region, a boom that reshaped its fortunes and drew a diverse population to its dusty streets. Founded as a port and administrative centre for the burgeoning pastoral leases and later, the rich mineral deposits, Roebourne carries the echoes of its pioneering past. The local economy, once reliant on sheep stations and the now-closed wool scouring works, has transformed, with mining operations in neighbouring areas providing much of the current employment. The iconic Roebourne Jail, a solid stone edifice that stands as a stark reminder of a different era, is a notable landmark, its imposing presence a silent witness to the settlement's evolution. The nearby Harding River, when it flows after good rains, brings a temporary splash of life to the parched landscape, a fleeting beauty that underscores the resilience of this enduring Pilbara community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roebourne, 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 Roebourne, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Roebourne includes the postcode (6718), 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 Roebourne 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. |