What is the population of Broome?

Broome, Western Australia

What percentage of Broome is Aboriginal?

In the 2016 Census, there were 16,222 people in Broome (S) (Local Government Areas). Of these 50.1% were male and 49.9% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 28.2% of the population.

Why is Broome so popular?

Western Australia’s very own secret getaway is right on the doorstep of the Indian Ocean. Full of colour and natural phenomena, Broome is a beach resort and pearling town in Australia’s Kimberley region, popular for sunset camel rides and walking along the dinosaur tracks.

What Shire is Broome in?

The Shire of Broome is located in the south-west Kimberley in the far north of Western Australia and covers approximately 56,000 square kilometres, boasting a coastline of 900 kilometres which includes the world famous Cable Beach.

Is there crocodiles in Broome?

Many times I get asked this one question, “Are there crocodiles in Broome?” Yes, there are crocodiles in Broome, they have been sighted travelling all along our coasts.

How long should I stay in Broome?

Kimberley Safari – If you are travelling to Broome because it is the starting point for a Kimberley safari that you intend to join, it is a good idea to give yourself 3-4 days in the town to relax and take in the sights before you start your exploration of what is one of the last true wilderness areas in the world.

Are there Aboriginals in Broome?

Aboriginal Australians. The Yawuru Native Title holders and other Aboriginal residents of the Broome area are a significant component of the population of the Shire of Broome.

Can you drink the water in Broome?

The Broome aquifer makes the town of Broome possible. Large amounts of clean drinking water in a region that receives an average of just 600 millimetres a year is almost miraculous. That it naturally contains some of the dissolved fluoride needed to keep local teeth shining is nothing short of extraordinary.

Is it safe to walk in Broome at night?

Hello Millieandme, no, I would strongly advise against walking anywhere on your own at night in Broome. We lived there for many years until recently and though the streets are lit, there’s many areas were the lighting is not adequate and it’s something I would not do.

Is Broome a good place to live?

To many, Broome is a fabulous tourist destination, with a great lifestyle, balmy weather, unique pioneering history and pearling industry. Yet there’s a lot more to Broome than just tourism… Broome is fast becoming the destination of choice for industry and commerce and is a great place to live and raise a family.

How many people live in the Shire of Broome?

The Shire’s estimated population as at the 2016 census was 16,222 most of whom reside in the town of Broome. Many Aboriginal communities are within the Shire, notably Beagle Bay and Bardi (One Arm Point).

How many people live in Broome local government area?

In Broome (S) (Local Government Areas), of people aged 15 years and over, 34.5% of people were in a registered marriage and 22.5% were in a de facto marriage. In Broome (S) (Local Government Areas), 35.2% of people were attending an educational institution.

How many people go to school in Broome?

In Broome (S) (Local Government Areas), 35.2% of people were attending an educational institution. Of these, 28.0% were in primary school, 16.5% in secondary school and 10.7% in a tertiary or technical institution.

What are the most common ancestries in Broome?

The most common ancestries in Broome (S) (Local Government Areas) were Australian 30.2%, English 22.1%, Australian Aboriginal 9.2%, Irish 5.8% and Scottish 5.3%. Respondents had the option of reporting up to two ancestries on their Census form, and this is captured by the Ancestry Multi Response (ANCP) variable used in this table.