Gascoyne River
WA 6705 • Western Australia
About Gascoyne River
Gascoyne River is a vast remote locality in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, situated in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne approximately 736 kilometres north of Perth. With a population of just 87 residents spread across an extraordinarily large area of over 26,742 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by sparse pastoral stations and remote outback terrain. The landscape is defined by the Gascoyne River and its tributaries, which wind through arid country supporting beef cattle grazing and limited pastoral activity.
The nearest township and seat of government for the Shire of Upper Gascoyne is Gascoyne Junction, a small outback community providing very basic services to the surrounding station country. The region is a significant distance from Carnarvon, the nearest substantial town, which is approximately 265 kilometres away. Life in Gascoyne River is typical of remote WA pastoral localities — self-sufficient, heavily reliant on private vehicles, and strongly tied to the land and the rhythms of the outback.
Gascoyne River falls under postcode 6705 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A – remote locality N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Private vehicle or light aircraft are the only practical means of transport; nearest airport is Carnarvon (~265 km away)
A private vehicle or aircraft is essential for all travel; there are no walkable services within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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36 Gregory Street