Cable Beach, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Cable Beach is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 5,730. Elevation: 79 ft (24 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

5,730 Population 1,579/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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People

Population5,730
Density1,579/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population5,730
Population Density1,579 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-17.9610°, 122.2127°
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 Cable Beach

Cable Beach is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 5,730. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 Cable Beach

Cable Beach 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
Cable Beach 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 79 feet.

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

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,579/sq mi
Coordinates17.9610°S, 122.2127°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 81 km
May 7, 2011 62 km NE of Roebuck, Australia M4.4 75 km
Apr 12, 2020 90 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M4.3 96 km
Sep 1, 1997 57 km E of Roebuck, Australia M4.3 88 km
Apr 18, 1992 39 km W of Derby, Australia M4.2 132 km
Jan 17, 2004 68 km S of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 93 km
Aug 17, 1990 37 km NNE of Roebuck, Australia M4.0 45 km
Jan 24, 2005 56 km NE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.8 62 km
Feb 5, 2002 52 km NNE of Bilingurr, Australia M3.5 58 km
Feb 28, 2007 98 km SE of Roebuck, Australia M3.5 137 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 96 km
Feb 6, 2000 77 km NNW of Bilingurr, Australia M3.2 83 km
Feb 9, 2007 57 km S of Derby, Australia M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Hayley Category 2 157 km
2025 Errol Category 1 244 km
2018 Marcus Category 3 275 km
2018 Kelvin Category 1 162 km
2014 Christine Category 1 298 km
2012 Lua Category 2 284 km
2010 Laurence Category 4 129 km
2009 Billy Category 2 224 km
2008 Ophelia Category 1 229 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 291 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 230 km
2004 Fay Category 4 95 km
2002 Chris Category 4 138 km
2001 Sam Category 3 111 km
2001 Alistair Category 1 206 km
2000 Rosita Category 4 35 km
1997 Phil Category 2 297 km
1997 Rachel Category 1 225 km
1996 Kirsty Category 3 137 km
1996 Gertie Category 1 295 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

Cable Beach 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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Schools in Cable Beach

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Mary's College (Primary) - - - -
Cable Beach Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Cable Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Broome Historical Museum

Libraries in Cable Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broome Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cable Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Courthouse Markets

Cafes in Cable Beach

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mabu Mayi Cafe

Gas Stations in Cable Beach

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

United

Golf Courses in Cable Beach

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broome Golf Club

Airports Near Cable Beach

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cable Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Broome Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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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What is the population of Cable Beach?

Cable Beach has a population of 5,730 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,579 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cable Beach?

Cable Beach 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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