Broome, Western Australia
| Broome Rubibi Western Australia | |||||||||
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 Broome jetty | |||||||||
  Broome | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°57′43″S 122°14′10″E / 17.96194°S 122.23611°E | ||||||||
| Population | 14,660 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Established | 1883[2] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6725 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | ||||||||
| Time zone | AWST (UTC 08:00) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Broome | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Broome (Yawuru: Rubibi) is a coastal resort town in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.
The main industries in Broome are fishing, pearling and tourism. It was also a significant place in World War II, after being attacked by the Japanese four times during the war.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Broome". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ↑ "The Daily News". Perth, WA. 29 November 1883. p. 3. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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