Djugun, 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 Djugun, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Djugun |
| 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 | -17.93752 |
| Longitude | 122.23545 |
| Population | 2,862 |
| Density | 295.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1684 km north-northeast |
Djugun is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,862. The locality covers an area of 9.7 km², giving a population density of about 295.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1684 km north-northeast of Perth. Djugun is located at 17.9375°S, 122.2355°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Djugun shimmers under a sky that stretches, immense and cerulean, over a landscape painted in ochre and emerald. It lies 1105.8 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 2.5 km north of Broome. The land here is a study in contrasts, where the dry, rust-coloured earth meets the vibrant green of hardy scrub and the deeper, richer tones of the occasional river gum. The air itself carries a subtle tang, a promise of distant seas and the dry, sun-baked scent of the hinterland. Gentle breezes, often carrying the whisper of the sea, rustle through the spinifex and low-lying vegetation, creating a subtle, ever-present soundscape that speaks of the vastness of this country. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, washes over Djugun in hues of molten gold and soft rose, transforming the familiar contours of the land into something ephemeral and breathtaking.
The story of Djugun is one of resilience and connection to the land, a place where ancient traditions and modern endeavours intertwine. For millennia, this country has been home to Indigenous peoples, their deep knowledge of the waterways and the seasons still resonating through the very soil. Later arrivals saw the potential in the rich, often rugged terrain, fostering an economy built on the enduring strength of cattle grazing and the bounty of the surrounding marine environment. The salty air hints at the fishing fleets that ply the waters, bringing fresh catches to the local markets, a vital artery of Djugun’s livelihood. While not a hub of bustling industry, Djugun thrives on a quiet industriousness, a steady pulse that resonates with the rhythm of the tides and the cycle of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Djugun, 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 Djugun, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Djugun 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 Djugun 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. |