Warmun, 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 Warmun, in the Shire Of Halls Creek local government area.
| Locality | Warmun |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Halls Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.02653 |
| Longitude | 128.22364 |
| Population | 359 |
| Density | 17.7 /km² |
| Area | 20.2 km² |
| Elevation | 208 m |
| Postcode | 6743 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 2074 km northeast |
Warmun is a locality in the Shire Of Halls Creek local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 359. The locality covers an area of 20.2 km², giving a population density of about 17.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 208 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2074 km northeast of Perth. Warmun is located at 17.0265°S, 128.2236°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6743. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Warmun rests under an immense sky, a scattering of buildings against the ochre earth of the Kimberley. It lies 580.3 km south-south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 209°T), and is situated 102.4 km south-south-west of Lake Argyle. The landscape around Warmun is a study in enduring dryness, a rugged beauty where ancient rock formations rise like weathered bones from the plains. Spinifex, tough and resilient, carpets the ground, punctuated by hardy acacia and the occasional ghost gum standing sentinel, its bark bleached pale by the sun. The air here carries a profound stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind and the distant cry of a bird, a silence that seems to hum with the vastness of the country. The light at dusk paints the land in hues of deep crimson and bruised purple, transforming the familiar shapes into something almost otherworldly.
The history of Warmun is deeply entwined with the land and its traditional custodians, the Gija people, for whom this country has always been home. The establishment of Warmun as a contemporary settlement reflects a continuing connection to ancestral lands, a place where culture and everyday life are interwoven. The local economy, while modest, is shaped by the land's offerings and the resourcefulness of its people, with art playing a significant role in its character and identity. The renowned Warmun art centre showcases paintings that capture the spirit of this place, its stories and its vibrant colours, drawing recognition far beyond its immediate surroundings. Travellers often come seeking this unique artistic expression and the raw, untamed beauty of the Kimberley.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warmun, 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 Warmun, in the Shire Of Halls Creek local government area.
Detailed location data for Warmun includes the postcode (6743), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Halls Creek), 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 Warmun 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. |