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| Locality | Whim Creek |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Karratha |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.85547 |
| Longitude | 117.83245 |
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 30.3 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 6718 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1249 km north |
Whim Creek is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 92. The locality covers an area of 30.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1249 km north of Perth. Whim Creek is located at 20.8555°S, 117.8324°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6718. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Whim Creek shimmers under the vast Pilbara sky, a place where the land unfolds in ochre hues and the air carries the dry, mineral tang of the earth. It lies 938.5 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 74.3 km east-south-east of Wickham. The terrain here is a study in resilience; low, scrub-covered hills, often dusted with a fine red powder, give way to flatter plains that stretch towards a horizon often blurred by heat haze. Scattered spinifex, tough and spiky, dots the landscape, a stark contrast to the occasional hardy acacia, its delicate leaves a whisper of green against the dominant earth tones. The creek itself, when it flows, is a fleeting ribbon of life, a promise of sustenance in this ancient, sun-baked country.
The history of Whim Creek is intrinsically tied to the pastoral fortunes of the region, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For decades, it served as a vital station for sheep grazing, its broad plains once alive with the bleating of flocks and the dust of their movement. Though the grand scale of that era has receded, the spirit of self-reliance and hardiness persists in the neighbouring industries that now define Whim Creek. The hum of distant machinery, a subtle thrum beneath the quietude, hints at the ongoing engagement with the earth's bounty, a modern echo of the early pioneers who sought their fortune in this remote corner of Western Australia. The light here, especially as the day begins to wane, casts long, dramatic shadows, painting the land in shades of deep amber and bruised purple, a daily spectacle of enduring beauty.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Whim Creek, Western Australia. 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 Whim Creek, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Whim Creek includes the postcode (6718), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Karratha), 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 Whim Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |