Explore Broome, Western Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Broome, WA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Broome, Western Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Western Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Broome and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Broome.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Broome |
| 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 | -17.96044 |
| Longitude | 122.235 |
| Population | 14,660 |
| Density | 1975.7 /km² |
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1682 km north-northeast |
Broome is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 14,660. The locality covers an area of 7.4 km², giving a population density of about 1975.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1682 km north-northeast of Perth. Broome is located at 17.9604°S, 122.2350°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Broome, a jewel on Western Australia's rugged Kimberley coast, is defined by its dramatic natural setting where ochre earth meets the turquoise Indian Ocean. It lies 1107.2 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 235°T), and is situated 3.0 km east-south-east of Cable Beach. The town unfolds across a low-lying coastal plain, its landscape shaped by ancient tidal flats, mangrove-fringed estuaries, and stretches of dazzling white sand. The air here carries a distinctive scent of salt and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the powerful elemental forces at play. Beyond the town's immediate perimeter, the land rises subtly towards rolling pindan country, a scrubland of hardy trees and shrubs that glow with an intense red hue under the afternoon sun. This singular environment, a confluence of arid interior and tropical seaboard, imbues Broome with a character that is both resilient and serenely beautiful, a place where the vastness of the continent seems to meet the endless expanse of the sea.
The history of Broome is deeply intertwined with its strategic location and the bounty of its surrounding waters. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples for millennia, the area saw its modern development begin in the late 19th century, most notably with the establishment of the pearling industry. This lucrative, yet often perilous, trade drew a diverse array of people from across the globe, creating a multicultural melting pot that still subtly shapes the town's identity today. While the pearling heyday has passed, Broome's economy remains anchored in tourism, drawn by its unique heritage and natural attractions. Supporting industries include aviation, servicing the remote region, and a smaller but vital fishing fleet. The legacy of its pearling past is evident in the preserved architecture and the enduring stories that echo through its streets, a testament to the hardy spirit that has long defined life in this remote corner of Australia.
Broome's cultural pulse beats with a vibrant rhythm, reflecting its diverse origins and its spectacular surroundings. While professional sporting teams are more concentrated in larger urban centres, the spirit of competition is alive through local leagues and a passion for the outdoors. The iconic Cable Beach, with its world-renowned camel rides at sunset, offers a daily spectacle of natural beauty, while Gantheaume Point, with its ancient dinosaur footprints revealed at low tide, speaks to an even deeper geological past. Inland, the Roebuck Bay Conservation Park provides a sanctuary for migratory birds, aflutter against the vast sky. Broome is also a gateway to the wider Kimberley, a region celebrated for its raw, untamed landscapes. Though not home to a major university, the town fosters learning and cultural exchange, and has been a formative backdrop for individuals who have achieved national recognition in various fields, drawn by its singular light and the profound silence of its open spaces.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Broome, Western Australia. 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 Broome, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Broome 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Broome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |