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Northam

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Shire of Northam WA, PO Box 613, Northam, WA 6401
08 9622 6100

Description

Northam is a town in the Australian state of Western Australia, situated at the confluence of the Avon and Mortlock Rivers, about 97 kilometres (60 mi) east-northeast of Perth in the Avon Valley.

Northam is a town in the Australian state of Western Australia, situated at the confluence of the Avon and Mortlock Rivers, about 97 kilometres (60 mi) east-northeast of Perth in the Avon Valley. At the 2016 census, Northam had a population of 6,548. Northam is the largest town in the Avon region. It is also the largest inland town in the state not founded on mining.

History

The area around Northam was first explored in 1830 by a party of colonists led by Ensign Robert Dale, and subsequently founded in 1833. It was named by Governor Stirling, probably after a village of the same name in Devon, England. Almost immediately it became a point of departure for explorers and settlers who were interested in the lands which lay to the east.

This initial importance declined with the growing importance of the nearby towns of York and Beverley, but the arrival of the railway made Northam the major departure point for prospectors and miners heading east towards the goldfields.

A number of older buildings have heritage significance and still serve the community.

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Northam has a number of tourist attractions, including hot air ballooning, wineries, cafes & restaurants, museums, hotels and motels.

Details

Type: Towns

Population: 1001-10000

Time zone: UTC +08:00

Area: 26.784 km2

Elevation: 51-200 metres

Town elevation: 156 m

Population number: 6,548

Local Government Area: Shire of Northam

Location

Shire of Northam WA, PO Box 613, Northam, WA 6401

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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Northam, Western Australia

Northam - Localista

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