Weld Range
WA 6640 • Western Australia
About Weld Range
Weld Range is a remote mining locality in the Mid West region of Western Australia, situated approximately 70 kilometres north-west of the town of Cue and around 620 kilometres north-east of Perth. The locality, which sits within the Shire of Cue, encompasses a vast 4,551 square kilometres of Murchison outback terrain, including the Weld Range itself — a distinctive series of hills 3 to 5 kilometres wide and roughly 55 kilometres long, composed of ancient banded iron formations. With a 2021 Census population of 69 (predominantly male), the locality's residents are almost entirely connected to mining and exploration activities.
The Weld Range area holds significant cultural importance as part of Wajarri Yamatji Country, and is home to the nationally heritage-listed Wilgie Mia Aboriginal ochre mine — one of Australia's most significant known Indigenous cultural sites. The area has attracted major iron ore development interest, with the Weld Range iron ore project (developed by Sinosteel Midwest Corporation) identifying substantial hematite resources at the Beebyn and Madoonga ore bodies. There are no local services, shops, or community facilities within the locality; Cue and Meekatharra (approximately 115 kilometres north-east of Cue) serve as the nearest service centres for residents and workers in the region.
Weld Range falls under postcode 6640 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 N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ The Great Northern Highway connects Cue to Perth via Geraldton; fly-in fly-out (FIFO) arrangements are common for mining workers in this remote region
Weld Range is a remote mining locality with no local services; a 4WD vehicle is essential and all errands require travel to Cue or beyond
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Simpson Street