Western Australia location profile
Paraburdoo WA 6754
Paraburdoo is a small, purpose-built Pilbara mining town supporting Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations. It has a tight-knit, family-friendly community with good basic services for a remote location and easy access to iconic outback landscapes like Karijini National Park.
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Why families consider Paraburdoo
Predominantly mining and trades workers with young families, a high proportion of employer-provided housing, and a lifestyle centred on shift work, sport, and community events. Weekends often revolve around outdoor pursuits, with many residents taking trips to nearby national parks.
Amenities & services
- Small shopping precinct with supermarket, post office and pharmacy
- Medical centre/health clinic (WA Country Health Service)
- Tavern, cafes and takeaway
- Service station and essential trades
- Paraburdoo Airport (regional flights to Perth)
- Shire of Ashburton Library – Paraburdoo (within the Paraburdoo Community Hub)
Transport & connectivity
- Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) – regular flights to/from Perth
- No passenger rail services
- Limited local/school and charter bus services
- Paraburdoo–Tom Price Road
- Nanutarra–Munjina Road (State Route 136)
- Access via North West Coastal Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Community hub with indoor sports facilities and gym
- Public swimming pool
- Paraburdoo Golf Course
- Sports ovals, courts and skate park
- Regional trips to Karijini National Park gorges and lookouts
- Paraburdoo Town Oval
- Skate Park & Youth Space grounds
- Karijini National Park (regional)
Education context
One long day care/OSHC service in town (limited places; waitlists common for under‑twos); additional options in Tom Price.
- Pilbara Universities Centre – Karratha (study support hub)
- Curtin University – Perth campuses (via air from Paraburdoo)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley (Perth)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch (Perth)