Tom Price, 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 Tom Price, in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area.
| Locality | Tom Price |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Ashburton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.69511 |
| Longitude | 117.78611 |
| Population | 3,313 |
| Density | 44.9 /km² |
| Area | 73.8 km² |
| Elevation | 729 m |
| Postcode | 6751 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1046 km north |
Tom Price is a locality in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,313. The locality covers an area of 73.8 km², giving a population density of about 44.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 729 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1046 km north of Perth. Tom Price is located at 22.6951°S, 117.7861°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6751. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Tom Price is a town etched into the iron-rich heart of the Pilbara. It lies 746.9 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 56.1 km north of Paraburdoo. The land around Tom Price rises in stark, ochre-coloured ranges, a landscape sculpted by ancient geological forces and the relentless, dry wind. Vast, undulating plains stretch towards horizons that blur in the shimmering heat, punctuated by hardy spinifex and the occasional resilient mulga tree. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the faint, metallic tang of the earth, and at dusk, the sky bleeds into a breathtaking palette of fiery oranges and deep purples, a silent, majestic spectacle. The very contours of the country speak of immense age and elemental power, a raw beauty that is both formidable and captivating.
The economic pulse of Tom Price beats with the rhythm of mining, a legacy that has shaped its very existence and continues to define its character. Iron ore extraction is the lifeblood here, a ceaseless endeavour that has brought prosperity and a distinct, hardworking culture to the locality. This industry has drawn a transient population over the decades, a mix of seasoned miners and hopeful newcomers, all contributing to the town’s robust, no-nonsense atmosphere. While the mining operations dominate the immediate surroundings, the broader region holds a deep connection to its Indigenous heritage, a history stretching back millennia that predates the modern industrial boom. The surrounding national parks offer glimpses into this ancient past, with their rugged escarpments and the whisper of stories carried on the desert breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tom Price, 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 Tom Price, in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area.
Detailed location data for Tom Price includes the postcode (6751), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Ashburton), 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 Tom Price 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. |