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Capricorn

WA 6642 • Western Australia

79
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
16738.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralAgricultural

About Capricorn

Capricorn is a vast and extremely remote locality in Western Australia's Mid West region, situated within the Shire of Meekatharra approximately 750 kilometres north-east of Perth. Covering an extraordinary 16,738 square kilometres — larger than many countries — the locality straddles the Tropic of Capricorn in the heart of WA's outback Murchison district. At the 2021 Census, just 79 residents were recorded across this immense area, with a notable skew toward male residents consistent with the pastoral and mining workforce typical of such remote regions.

The landscape of Capricorn is quintessential Australian outback — vast semi-arid plains, open mulga scrubland, and spinifex country under a wide blue sky, with extreme summer heat and limited rainfall. The locality forms part of the broader Murchison pastoral zone, historically supporting large sheep and cattle stations. Meekatharra, the nearest township (which serves as the regional service hub), provides access to a hospital, Royal Flying Doctor Service base, airstrip, and essential supplies. There are no urban services within the Capricorn locality itself; life here is defined by self-sufficiency, wide open spaces, and the rhythms of the pastoral and mining industries.

Capricorn falls under postcode 6642 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 118.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16738.27 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A Car or light aircraft only

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
750 km
By Train
No rail service; Meekatharra Airport offers regional flights to Perth (approx. 1 hr 30 min flight)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 8–9 hrs via Great Northern Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 8–9 hrs via Great Northern Highway

🛣️ Extremely remote — private vehicle or light aircraft is the only practical transport; Great Northern Highway is the main sealed road corridor

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

One of Australia's most remote localities — all errands require a vehicle, and the nearest town services are over an hour's drive away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Kiwirrkurra Campus
    PMB 131 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Burringurrah Rem Com School
    Burringurrah Community
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 📚
    Karalundi Aboriginal Ed Ctre
    Aboriginal Education Cnt
    IndependentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedSeventh Day Adventist
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    Meekatharra District High Sch
    Savage Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Yulga Jinna Rem Com School
    Yulga Jinna Remote Community
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Blackstone Campus
    PMB 99 Alice Springs NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Tjukurla Campus
    PMB 134 Alice Springs NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Wanarn Campus
    PMB 2 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Warakurna Campus
    PMB 156 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
  • 🏫
    Wingellina Campus
    PMB 163 Alice Springs, NT 0872
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
79
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capricorn WA known for? +

Capricorn WA is an extraordinarily large and remote outback locality straddling the Tropic of Capricorn in Western Australia's Murchison region. It is characterised by vast semi-arid pastoral land, spinifex plains, and the isolation typical of WA's remote interior, where station life and the mining industry define the local economy.

How far is Capricorn WA from Perth? +

Capricorn locality is approximately 750 kilometres north-east of Perth, making it roughly an 8 to 9 hour drive via the Great Northern Highway. Meekatharra Airport offers regional flights to Perth, taking approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Does Capricorn WA have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Capricorn locality. No passenger rail or scheduled bus services operate in this remote region. Private vehicles and light aircraft are the only practical means of transport, with Meekatharra Airport providing the closest air access.

What is the population of Capricorn WA? +

According to the 2021 Census, Capricorn has a population of 79 residents across 16,738 square kilometres — one of the most sparsely populated localities in Australia. The male-heavy gender split reflects the pastoral and mining workforce character of the region.

Is Capricorn WA a good place to live? +

Capricorn WA is suited to those working in the pastoral or mining industries who value remote outback living and wide open spaces. It is not suitable for those requiring urban services — the nearest hospital, supermarket, and essential services are in Meekatharra, which serves as the regional hub for the area.

What is the postcode for Capricorn WA? +

The postcode for Capricorn WA is 6642, which is shared with Meekatharra and surrounding remote localities in the Mid West region of Western Australia.