Tom Price is a small town located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is situated approximately 1,240 kilometers north of Perth, the state capital. With a population of around 3,500 people, Tom Price serves as the main service town for the nearby mining operations of Rio Tinto Iron Ore. The town was named after Thomas Moore Price, a geologist who discovered the area's rich iron ore deposits in the 1960s. Tom Price offers basic amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, shops, and recreational activities for its residents and visitors.