Meekatharra is a town in the Mid West region of
Western Australia. At the 2011 census, Meekatharra
had a population of 812, with 47.0% being of
Aboriginal descent.

Meekatharra is located 775 km north-east of Perth
via the Great Northern Highway. It is 536 km
north-east of Geraldton and 521 m above sea
level.

Meekatharra is a major supply centre for the
pastoral and mining area in the Murchison region
of Western Australia. It is a centre for sheep and
cattle transshipment, initially by rail but now by
road trains.
Meekatharra has developed into an important
service centre for the pastoral and mining
interests in the area.