Gascoyne

This article is about the region of Western Australia. For other uses, see Gascoyne (disambiguation).
Gascoyne
Western Australia
Map
Location of the Gascoyne region in Western Australia
Population9,277 (2019)[1]
 • Density0.068681/km2 (0.177883/sq mi)
Area135,073.8 km2 (52,152.3 sq mi)[1]
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)North West Central
Federal division(s)Durack

The Gascoyne region is one of the nine administrative regions of Western Australia. It is located in the northwest of Western Australia, and consists of the local government areas of Carnarvon, Exmouth, Shark Bay and Upper Gascoyne. The Gascoyne has about 600 km (370 mi) of Indian Ocean coastline; extends inland about 500 km (310 mi); and has an area of 135,073.8 km2 (52,152.3 sq mi),[1] including islands.

  1. ^ a b c "Regional Population: Population Estimates by Local Government Area, 2018 to 2019". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2019.