Demographics

Wittenoom is approximately 353.04 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Wittenoom was 14. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Wittenoom are $0 to $299. The most common weekly income bracket is $3000+ per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $0 to $74.

Description

Wittenoom is a ghost town 1,106 kilometres north- north-east of Perth in the Hamersley Range in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In 1978, the State Government adopted a policy of phasing down activity in the town of Wittenoom. This policy was seen as the most appropriate course of action to take in response to the widespread contamination of crocidolite in and around the town. The policy encouraged residents to relocate out of Wittenoom voluntarily, through the purchase of their homes, business and property and included a contribution to their relocation costs.