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Where is Roebourne, Australia?

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

Roebourne is located in the Pilbara region of northwestern Western Australia, about 1,550 kilometres north of Perth. It lies between the Harding River and the rugged red-earth ranges that characterise the Pilbara landscape. It is famous for its rich Aboriginal heritage, historic stone buildings, and its role as one of the region’s oldest settlements.

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Facts about Roebourne, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Western Australia
Region	Pilbara Region
Location	In the Pilbara, near the Harding River, east of Karratha and close to the North West Coastal Highway
Coordinates	20.78° S, 117.15° E
Local Government Area	City of Karratha
Founded	1866
Original Name	Roebourne (named after surveyor John Septimus Roe)
Elevation	~10 m
Population	Approx. 1,000
Area	Approx. 12 sq km (town area)
Time Zone	AWST (UTC+08:00)
Postcode	6718
Major Waterways	Harding River
Top Attractions	Roebourne Old Gaol Museum, Harding River Reserve, Ganalili Centre, Millstream–Chichester National Park (nearby), Cossack Historic Town.
Demonym	Roebourne residents
Main Industries	Mining services, tourism, community services
Nearest Airport	Karratha Airport (KTA)
Website	https://karratha.wa.gov.au

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