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Overview

Denham, the administrative centre of the Shire of Shark Bay, sits on the western coast of the Peron Peninsula , about 831 km north of Perth and the westernmost publicly accessible town in Australia. At the 2016 Census the community numbered 754 residents. Its attractive beach, jetty and proximity to the world‑famous Monkey Mia dolphin sanctuary (23 km north‑east) make it a gateway for holiday‑makers, while the quiet coastal setting supports fishing, boating and a relaxed, outdoors‑oriented lifestyle.

The town offers a full suite of rural amenities: grocery and hardware stores, a hairdresser, hotels, caravan parks, the Old Pearler Restaurant, two churches, a crisis centre and a public library within walking distance. Volunteer emergency services and a full‑time nurse serve the community, and electricity comes from a wind‑diesel plant with a hydrogen trial underway. Transport is anchored by the all‑weather Monkey Mia (Shark Bay) Airport, regular Regional Express flights, and the 150 km World Heritage Drive linking Denham to the North West Coastal Highway, while a mix of hotels, caravan sites and holiday homes provides diverse housing options for residents and visitors alike.