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Where is Karratha, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Karratha is located in the Pilbara region of northwestern Western Australia, about 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. It lies between the rugged inland ranges of the Pilbara and the coastal waters of the Dampier Archipelago. It is famous for its role in Australia’s mining and energy industries, ancient Indigenous rock art sites, and access to stunning coastal landscapes.

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Facts about Karratha, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Western Australia
Region	Pilbara Region
Location	On the northwest coast of Western Australia, near Dampier and the Burrup Peninsula
Coordinates	20.73° S, 116.85° E
Local Government Area	City of Karratha
Founded	1968
Original Name	Karratha (from the Ngarluma word meaning “good country” or “soft earth”)
Elevation	~5–15 m
Population	Approx. 18,000
Area	Approx. 2,500 sq km (LGA)
Time Zone	AWST (UTC+08:00)
Postcode	6714
Major Waterways	Nickol River, Dampier Archipelago (nearby)
Top Attractions	Burrup Peninsula rock art, Hearson Cove, Dampier Archipelago, Red Dog statue, Millstream–Chichester National Park, Karratha Leisureplex.
Demonym	Karratha residents
Main Industries	Iron ore, LNG and gas production, mining services, logistics
Nearest Airport	Karratha Airport (KTA)
Website	https://www.karratha.wa.gov.au

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