Northam
Northam is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with a population of 6679 in 2021. It's 100 km east of Perth and like other nearby towns it was founded in the 1830s when the Avon Valley was colonised.Places of Interest
Highlights include Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre and Northam Railway Station (former).
Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre
Prison
Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre is a prison, which is situated 4 km northwest of Northam.
Northam Railway Station (former)
Railway station
Northam Railway Station (former) is situated 4½ km north of Northam.
The Residency
Building
The Residency is a building, which is situated 4 km northeast of Northam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Spencers Brook.
Spencers Brook
Village
Spencers Brook is a waterway, locality and a district…
Northam
- …has 11,700 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 168 metres (551 feet)
- Location
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Latitude
-31.699° or 31° 41′ 56″ south
Longitude
116.6496° or 116° 38′ 59″ east
Open location code
4PWR8J2X+CV
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