Broome, Western Australia

Broome (Yawuru: Rubibi) is a coastal resort town in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia.

Broome Rubibi Western Australia
Broome jetty
Broome
Coordinates	17°57′43″S 122°14′10″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	2,046 km (1,271 mi) NNE of Perth 1,744 km (1,084 mi) WSW of Darwin
LGA(s)	Shire of Broome
State electorate(s)	Kimberley
Federal division(s)	Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 32.2 °C 90 °F 21.2 °C 70 °F 615.1 mm 24.2 in

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.