Broome, Western Australia
town in Kimberley region of Western Australia
Broome (Yawuru: Rubibi) is a coastal resort town in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.
Broome Rubibi Western Australia | |||||||||
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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) | ||||||||
Location | |||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Broome | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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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
- ↑ 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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