Northam, Western Australia
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Northam Town Hall | |
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Interactive map of Northam | |
| Coordinates: 31°39′11″S 116°39′58″E / 31.65306°S 116.66611°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| Region | Wheatbelt |
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| Established | 1833 |
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| Area | |
• Total | 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,679 (SAL 2021) |
| Postcode | 6401 |
| Mean max temp | 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) |
| Mean min temp | 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) |
| Annual rainfall | 429.3 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.