Northam, Western Australia

Northam
Northam Town Hall
Northam
Interactive map of Northam
Coordinates: 31°39′11″S 116°39′58″E / 31.65306°S 116.66611°E / -31.65306; 116.66611
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionWheatbelt
LGA
Location
  • 96 km (60 mi) from Perth
Established1833
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
 • Total6,679 (SAL 2021)
Postcode
6401
Mean max temp25.2 °C (77.4 °F)
Mean min temp10.9 °C (51.6 °F)
Annual rainfall429.3 mm (16.90 in)

Northam is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated at the confluence of the Avon and Mortlock Rivers. It is the largest town and regional centre in the Avon Valley region of the Central Wheatbelt. It is located approximately 97 kilometres (60 miles) north east of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. At the time of the 2021 census, Northam had a population of 6,679.