Western Australia location profile
Mount Margaret WA 6440
Mount Margaret is a very remote locality and Aboriginal community in Western Australia's northern Goldfields. It has a small, close‑knit population and a strong cultural and pastoral/mining connection, with most everyday services accessed in nearby Laverton and Leonora.
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Why families consider Mount Margaret
Predominantly an Aboriginal community with a modest, fluctuating population tied to nearby pastoral stations and mining activity. Lifestyle is quiet and self-reliant, with strong cultural ties, limited on-site services, and regular travel to Laverton for schooling, shopping, and health needs.
Amenities & services
- Community facilities (basic)
- Local store (very limited supplies)
- Health clinic services via Laverton
- Fuel/roadhouse in Laverton
- Schooling and council services in Laverton
- Wider shopping and services in Leonora
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail
- Limited coach services to Laverton/Leonora (check current schedules)
- Leonora–Laverton Road and Great Central Road access
- Unsealed local roads; 4WD recommended in conditions
- Laverton Airport (charter/regional services)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bushwalking and 4WD touring in Goldfields country
- Cultural and historical interest around the former Mount Margaret Mission area
- Exploration of desert landscapes and salt lakes
- Community sport and facilities available in Laverton
Education context
Very limited locally; families rely on informal care and services in Laverton when available.
- Curtin University – WA School of Mines (Kalgoorlie)