Roebuck, 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 Roebuck, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Roebuck |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Broome |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.05706 |
| Longitude | 122.64785 |
| Population | 1,363 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 5480.6 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1688 km north-northeast |
Roebuck is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,363. The locality covers an area of 5480.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1688 km north-northeast of Perth. Roebuck is located at 18.0571°S, 122.6479°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Roebuck lies at the edge of ancient red earth, where the land surrenders to the vast, rippling expanse of the Indian Ocean. It lies 1076.6 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 234°T), and is situated 45.0 km east-south-east of Broome. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: low, undulating plains, scrubby with hardy native grasses and resilient acacia, give way to the deeper, ochre hues of the interior. The air, even inland from the coast, carries a faint, salty kiss, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the weathered scrub, making the very dust seem to shimmer with an inner luminescence. The landscape breathes with a dry, patient endurance, shaped by winds that whisper tales of the sea and the sun.
The story of Roebuck is inextricably linked to the pearling fleets that once plied these waters, their weathered crews seeking the iridescent treasures hidden within the oysters. This history has left an indelible mark, a subtle undercurrent of adventurous spirit that still permeates the local character, even as the economy has diversified. While the pearling has waned, the connection to the sea remains, with fishing still a vital part of Roebuck's sustenance, and the neighbouring pastoral leases continue to shape the broader landscape, their vast cattle stations a testament to the enduring agricultural pulse of the region. The land itself, with its stark beauty and challenging conditions, has fostered a resilient and independent spirit amongst those who call Roebuck home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roebuck, 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 Roebuck, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Roebuck includes the postcode (6725), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Broome), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Roebuck 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. |