Broome, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Broome is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 14,660. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,660 Population 48/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population14,660
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population14,660
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-17.9554°, 122.2392°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Broome

Broome is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 14,660. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 86°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Broome

Broome has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (30.3°C), the coldest is Jul (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.8°C / 86°F 26.5° / 33.2° 227.9
Feb 29.5°C / 85°F 26.2° / 32.8° 216.2
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 25.7° / 34° 102.0
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 23° / 34.5° 28.5
May 25°C / 77°F 18° / 32° 23.7
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.5° 17.5
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 13.9° / 29.5° 9.1
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 14.5° / 30.6° 2.9
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.8° 1.1
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23° / 33.1° 0.9
Nov 29.8°C / 86°F 25.7° / 33.9° 10.7
Dec 30.3°C / 87°F 26.8° / 33.8° 100.5
Broome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Australia avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates17.9554°S, 122.2392°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 17, 2022.

Apr 17, 2022 78 km NW of Bilingurr, Australia M4.4 83 km
May 7, 2011 62 km NE of Roebuck, Australia M4.4 72 km
Apr 12, 2020 90 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M4.3 97 km
Sep 1, 1997 57 km E of Roebuck, Australia M4.3 85 km
Apr 18, 1992 39 km W of Derby, Australia M4.2 129 km
Jan 17, 2004 68 km S of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 94 km
Aug 17, 1990 37 km NNE of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 42 km
Jan 24, 2005 56 km NE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.8 60 km
Feb 5, 2002 52 km NNE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.5 57 km
Feb 28, 2007 98 km SE of Roebuck, Australia M3.5 135 km
Apr 26, 2006 52 km N of Bilingurr, Australia M3.3 59 km
Feb 7, 2000 91 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M3.2 97 km
Feb 6, 2000 77 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M3.2 83 km
Feb 9, 2007 57 km S of Derby, Australia M3.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hayley (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Hayley Category 2 156 km
2025 Errol Category 1 244 km
2018 Marcus Category 3 274 km
2018 Kelvin Category 1 164 km
2012 Lua Category 2 287 km
2010 Laurence Category 4 131 km
2009 Billy Category 2 226 km
2008 Ophelia Category 1 230 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 293 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 231 km
2004 Fay Category 4 97 km
2002 Chris Category 4 141 km
2001 Sam Category 3 114 km
2001 Alistair Category 1 207 km
2000 Rosita Category 4 37 km
1997 Phil Category 2 296 km
1997 Rachel Category 1 228 km
1996 Kirsty Category 3 139 km
1996 Gertie Category 1 296 km
1995 Chloe Category 4 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 8.5 in Wettest
February 85°F (29°C) 7.4 in
March 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 85°F (30°C) 0.4 in
December 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest

Broome has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in July to 86°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Broome

Schools in Broome

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broome Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Broome

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Broome

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Broome Historical Museum

Libraries in Broome

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broome Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Broome

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Courthouse Markets

Hotels in Broome

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broome Oaks Hotel
Kimberley Klub
Mangrove Hotel
Moonlight Bay Suites
The Continental Hotel

Restaurants in Broome

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bushy's Pizza
Chi Mayi Kitchen
DMK - The Kitchen
Ginreab Thai
Land of Pharaohs
Little Indian Restaurant
Mr Saigon
Phat Toulas
Soju Korean BBQ
Son Ming
Thai Orchid
The FoodLAB
Tong's Chinese
Wings Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Broome

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

18 degrees
Dragonfly Cafe
Green Mango Café
Haven
Nakamuras Bar & Cafe

Cinemas in Broome

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun Pictures

Monuments in Broome

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broome War Memorial

Clinics in Broome

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broome Urgent Care Clinic

Dentists in Broome

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broome Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Broome

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell

Banks in Broome

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bankwest
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Broome

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paspaley Plaza

Airports Near Broome

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Broome International AirportBMELarge Airport
Eco Beach Airport-Small Airport
La Grange Bay Airport-Small Airport
Roebuck Plains Roadhouse Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Broome

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broome

What is the population of Broome?

Broome has a population of 14,660 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 303.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Broome?

Broome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 86°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

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