About Shire of Northam | Councillors | Upcoming Meetings
Find information about Council and its functions, meetings and minutes, publications, contacts, employment opportunities, tenders and news.
Building Permits | Development Application | CBD Development & Connectivity Strategy
Economic growth is our major priority. Find information about residential, commercial and Shire development including town planning, building services, environmental health, economic and business information and support.
Report a Problem | Road Construction & Maintenance | Kerbside Rubbish & Recycling Collection
Find information about ranger services, waste and recycling, engineering and works, fire and emergency management, rates and access our online services.
Community Grants | Community Plans | Community Safety Initiatives
The Shire of Northam is a vibrant growing community that is safe, caring and inclusive. Find information for new residents, community services and programs including youth, seniors and access and inclusion.
Spend a Day in the Shire | Spend a Weekend in the Shire | Events
Our Shire is as unique as the experiences that lie within. Find information about things to see and do, local attractions and check what events are on. Book Council's facilities and venues and find information on sport, recreation and leisure facilities.
Keep up to date with what the Shire is doing in response to the novel coronavirus situation.
More Information
The Shire's CBD is only an 80 minute drive to Perth with daily passenger trains travelling to and from Perth.
Northam is the largest townsite and regional centre of the Avon Valley, 96 kilometres from Perth, and set in the picturesque Avon Valley. Other localities within the Shire of Northam include Bakers Hill, Clackline, Grass Valley, Spencers Brook, Seabrook and Wundowie.
Rail Prospector Timetable Avon Link & Merredin Link Timetable
Rail
Prospector Timetable
Avon Link & Merredin Link Timetable
Road Perth - Geraldton via Northam and Mullewa
Road
Perth - Geraldton via Northam and Mullewa
Road Perth - Albany via Northam and Narrogin to Gnowangerup & Katanning
Perth - Albany via Northam and Narrogin to Gnowangerup & Katanning