Carnarvon, Western Australia
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Carnarvon (/kərˈnɑːrvən/ kər-NAR-vən) is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres (560 mi) north of Perth, in Western Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town and the Ningaloo Reef and the popular tourist town of Exmouth lie to the north. Mungullah Aboriginal Community was formerly in the town however it has moved east of the town.
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Carnarvon Western Australia | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 24°52′02″S 113°39′40″E | ||||||||
Population | 4,879 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 1883 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 6701 | ||||||||
Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Shire of Carnarvon | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | North West Central | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Inland, Carnarvon has strong links with the town of Gascoyne Junction and the Burringurrah Community. At the 2021 census, Carnarvon had a population of 4,879.[1]