Bilingurr, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bilingurr, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Bilingurr |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Broome |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.91476 |
| Longitude | 122.22736 |
| Population | 1,399 |
| Density | 107.0 /km² |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1687 km north-northeast |
Bilingurr is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,399. The locality covers an area of 13.1 km², giving a population density of about 107.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1687 km north-northeast of Perth. Bilingurr is located at 17.9148°S, 122.2274°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bilingurr unfurls across a landscape where the deep ochre of the earth meets the vast, pale blue of the Kimberley sky, a place shaped by ancient forces and the patient, enduring presence of the sun. It lies 1105.2 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 5.1 km north of Broome. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall of country that hints at the hidden waterways beneath, fringed by hardy spinifex and the resilient, salt-tolerant shrubs that cling to the sun-baked ground. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a perpetual caress that speaks of latitude and distance, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the land in hues of amber and rose, a quiet spectacle that unfolds without fanfare.
The story of Bilingurr is one of adaptation and a tenacious connection to this rugged country, a narrative woven through the generations of those who have sought sustenance and a livelihood from its challenging embrace. While its modern economy might lean towards the understated rhythm of local services and the occasional visitor drawn by the call of the wild north, the echoes of pastoral history linger, a reminder of the hardy stock that once grazed these expanses. The nearby coast, with its dramatic tides and the distant shimmer of the Indian Ocean, offers a constant counterpoint to the inland heat, a source of both bounty and a stark beauty that has shaped the character of Bilingurr and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bilingurr, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bilingurr, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Bilingurr includes the postcode (6725), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Broome), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bilingurr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |