Postcode(s) 6718 Mean max temp Mean min temp 34.0 °C 20.5 °C | State electorate(s) North West Mean min temp Annual rainfall Postal code 6718 | |
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Location 5 km (3 mi) south east of Roebourne | ||
Mingullatharndo is a small Aboriginal community, located in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, within the City of Karratha.
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Background
Mingullatharndo Aboriginal Community (also known as 5 Mile) is located approximately 8 km south east of the Roebourne townsite. Access to the community is via a sealed road which connects with the North West Coastal Highway.
The Mingullatharndo Association Inc. was established in 1986 by members of the Apostolic Church in Roebourne. The purpose of the community is to provide support for displaced persons and others with social or abuse problems.
Native title
The community is located within the fully Determined Ngarluma / Yindjibarndi (WAD6017/96) Native Title claim area.
Governance
The community is managed through its incorporated body, Mingullatharndo Association Inc.
Town planning
Mingullatharndo Layout Plan No.2 was prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements and was endorsed by the community in 2007 and the WAPC in 2008. The layout plan map-set and background report can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.