Northam, Western Australia
| Northam Western Australia | |||||||||
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Northam Town Hall | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 31°39′11″S 116°39′58″E / 31.65306°S 116.66611°E | ||||||||
| Population | 6,679 (SAL 2021) | ||||||||
| Established | 1833 | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6401 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 170 m (558 ft) | ||||||||
| Area | 26.8 km2 (10.3 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Location | 96 km (60 mi) from Perth | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Northam | ||||||||
| Region | Wheatbelt | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bullwinkel | ||||||||
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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.