Cable Beach, 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 Cable Beach, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Cable Beach |
| 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 | -17.94845 |
| Longitude | 122.20958 |
| Population | 8,529 |
| Density | 906.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6726 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1682 km north-northeast |
Cable Beach is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,529. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 906.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1682 km north-northeast of Perth. Cable Beach is located at 17.9485°S, 122.2096°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6726. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cable Beach unfurls like a ribbon of ochre sand against the impossibly blue canvas of the Indian Ocean, its vast expanse a testament to the raw, untamed beauty of Western Australia's Kimberley coast. It lies 1108.8 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 3.0 km west-north-west of Broome. The air here carries the subtle, mineral tang of the ocean, mingled with the dry, sun-baked scent of scrubland that presses close to the dunes. Long, languid waves whisper and sigh onto the shore, their rhythm a constant murmur that seems to shape the very contours of the land. The light, particularly as the day begins its slow descent, transforms the sand into a shimmering expanse of gold, while the distant pindan woodlands blush with soft, rosy hues, a fleeting blush against the deepening indigo of the sea. It is a place where the earth and water meet with an elemental grace, a broad horizon that promises endless skies and the quiet immensity of the continent.
This stretch of coastline, synonymous with the town of Broome, echoes with a rich, multicultural past woven from pearl diving, trade routes, and the enduring spirit of its traditional custodians. For generations, the waters off Cable Beach have yielded the lustrous treasures of the South Sea pearl, a legacy that still subtly influences the local economy and the laid-back, yet discerning, character of the community. The iconic camel trains, silhouetted against the setting sun, are a vivid reminder of a bygone era, a romantic nod to the early days of exploration and settlement. While tourism now forms a significant part of Cable Beach's identity, drawing travellers from across the globe to witness its legendary sunsets and feel the warm embrace of its sands, the deep-rooted connection to the land and sea remains palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cable Beach, 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 Cable Beach, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Cable Beach includes the postcode (6726), 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 Cable Beach 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. |