Shay Gap is a remote and historically significant suburb located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, postcode 6761. Originally established as a mining town in the early 1970s by the Mount Goldsworthy Mining Associates, Shay Gap was built to support iron ore mining operations in the area. The town was designed as a planned community with essential amenities for its residents, including housing, a school, and recreational facilities. However, with the depletion of the nearby iron ore deposits, Shay Gap was officially closed and abandoned in the early 1990s. Today, the site is largely deserted, with only remnants of its past as a thriving mining town, serving as a testament to the region's rich mining history. Its rugged, arid landscape and remote location make it a unique but sparsely visited area.
| Postcode: | 6761 |
| State: | WA |
| Coordinates (lat/long): | -20.403598, 120.469973 |
| Federal Electorate: | Durack |