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Where is Roebourne, Australia?



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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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Where is Roebourne, Australia
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Facts about Roebourne, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionPilbara Region
LocationIn the Pilbara, near the Harding River, east of Karratha and close to the North West Coastal Highway
Coordinates20.78° S, 117.15° E
Local Government AreaCity of Karratha
Founded1866
Original NameRoebourne (named after surveyor John Septimus Roe)
Elevation~10 m
PopulationApprox. 1,000
AreaApprox. 12 sq km (town area)
Time ZoneAWST (UTC+08:00)
Postcode6718
Major WaterwaysHarding River
Top AttractionsRoebourne Old Gaol Museum, Harding River Reserve, Ganalili Centre, Millstream–Chichester National Park (nearby), Cossack Historic Town.
DemonymRoebourne residents
Main IndustriesMining services, tourism, community services
Nearest AirportKarratha Airport (KTA)
Websitehttps://karratha.wa.gov.au