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YAW U R U W E LCO M E YO U TO WA RA N Y JA R R I E S TAT E
Yagarraji mabu waranyjarrigun wirriya liyan.
Nagula buru jawu.
Manyja warli yinan yayu bugarrigarra nyurdany walganya nyurdany.
Yayuni nagulangany buru jawu jarrinygun buru.
Walama nagula buru jawu narli.
Walama jawu bundurr-bundurr buru narli.
We are all one good people with one happy heart.
This is our saltwater country.
It gives us much sustenance because of the Dreamtime, a long time ago.
We always will have this saltwater country.
Take care of this saltwater country.
Take care of this bundurr-bundurr land.
This welcome has been translated from the traditional Yawuru language
by Yawuru elder Matti Gilbert and Michael Mavromatis.
W E LCO M E TO T H E S H I R E O F B R O O M E
On behalf of the Shire of Broome, welcome to our thriving and friendly town.
I hope you enjoy your new home in Waranyjarri Estate, the first residential
community in Broome North.
Broome is home to one of the largest communities in the Kimberley region
and is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Australia. With its
tropical climate, multicultural community and its many natural attractions,
Broome offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle.
The Shire of Broome is committed to working with our community to
respond to growth through high-quality services, effective leadership and
strong governance.
Whether you are new to Broome, a first home owner or a new tenant, there
is a wealth of information available to inform you of events, activities and
services available in the Shire. More detail can be found in this welcome
booklet and through the online directory lovebroome.com.au.
I encourage you to get involved in the events and activities that are on
offer in Waranyjarri Estate, as well as the wide range of things to do around
Broome to really enjoy the quality lifestyle that we have on offer.
On behalf of the Broome community, welcome to the Shire and we hope you
embrace the community spirit on which Broome prides itself.
Cr Harold Tracey
Shire President
W E LCO M E TO WA RA N Y JA R R I E S TAT E
Welcome to your new home in the vibrant community of Waranyjarri Estate, situated on the traditional lands of the Yawuru people in the beautiful Kimberley region.For newcomers to the area and those of you that have moved from elsewhere in Broome, this booklet aims to provide you with the information that will help you settle in and feel more at home.
DevelopmentWA, the WA Government’s land and development agency, is committed to supporting the ongoing creation of a vibrant and connected community in Waranyjarri Estate, and the wider Broome North development. Planned with an innovative focus on clever, climate responsive design, Waranyjarri Estate has enabled sustainable community living.
This booklet provides you with an introduction to Waranyjarri Estate, and is a handy reference guide for living in Broome.
Should you have any queries about settling into your new home please contact our local sales agent Hutchinson Real Estate:
9192 1677
1/6 Carnarvon Street, Chinatown, Broome WA 6725
WA N T TO K N OW M O R E ?
To stay up to date, like the Broome North Facebook page:
facebook.com/broomenorth
For information about Waranyjarri Estate,
contact DevelopmentWA:
developmentwa.com.au/broomenorth
9482 7999
For information about general Broome services,
contact Shire of Broome:
broome.wa.gov.au
9191 3456
For a full list of local businesses and services, visit Broome
Post Office and pick up a copy of the Love Broome
Directory, which is usually available from February each
year, or search:
lovebroome.com.au
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A B O U T WA RA N Y JA R R I E S TAT E A N D B R O O M E N O R T H
WA RA N Y JA R R I ( P R O N O U N C E D WA - R U N - JA R R I ) M E A N S ‘ T H E F I R S T ’ I N T H E T RA D I T I O NA L YAW U R U L A N G UAG E A N D I S T H E F I R S T R E S I D E N T I A L E S TAT E I N T H E N E W B R O O M E N O R T H D E V E LO P M E N T.
Development of Broome North is expected to take more
than 20 years to complete. The 700 hectare project
will include seven different residential neighbourhoods,
primary and secondary schools, a variety of parks and
open spaces, a district shopping centre with retail and
commercial facilities, as well as light industrial and
tourism opportunities. Broome North aims to contribute
to the continued growth of Broome as a key regional
centre for Western Australia.
Located 5km north of the existing town centre, Broome
North will ultimately double the size and population of
Broome, with up to 4,800 new homes for approximately
13,000 new residents. It will help ensure a long-term supply
of affordable land accommodating a mix of housing types.
Waranyjarri Estate, the first neighbourhood to be
developed and delivered, comprises 10 smaller land
release stages and will ultimately provide homes for
around 1,600 new residents. Approximately 60 per cent
of all residences are single houses, 20 per cent smaller
duplex or triplex lots and 20 per cent grouped housing
sites. In addition, Waranyjarri Estate contributes to a
great network of walking and cycle paths connecting
different areas of Broome and a generous mix of parks
and open spaces that cater to all needs; from teens
kicking the football to a quiet family picnic or early
morning exercise and play equipment for children
of all ages.
Waranyjarri Estate has been designed to ensure that the
development respects and enhances the open, friendly
streetscapes of the established Broome neighbourhoods.
It enables all residents to maximise their enjoyment of
the natural environment, with houses that respond to
Broome’s climatic and environmental conditions through
passive solar design.
Waranyjarri Estate is the only regional development
in WA with EnviroDeveloper accreditation from the
Urban Development Institute of Australia.
Centrally situated in the heart of the Waranyjarri
community is Broome North Primary School and the
Broome North community garden and book share.
Eight landscaped parks with amenities to cater for all
ages are nestled throughout the estate, connected by
a series of cycle paths. Cycle paths also extend from
Waranyjarri Estate to Sunset Park and Cable Beach.
Residents enjoy easy access to a wide variety of small
service businesses nearby in Blue Haze, which include
a gym, service station, car wash, dog wash, laundry
and dry cleaners, auto electrics centre, plumber, crash
repairs, as well as a range of other businesses.
The Waranyjarri Estate Design Guidelines can be
accessed via the DevelopmentWA website.
W H AT ’ S I N A NA M E ?
The street names in Waranyjarri Estate tell the story
of Broome’s colourful multicultural heritage. Many local
identities and families are represented in the street names
including Anea Brace, Foy Way, Ah Fat Alley, Yako Mall,
Shingoro Street and Tokumaru Bend, just to name a few.
The pearling industry has been and continues to be an
important part of Broome’s story and is celebrated here
with Oku Way, Tanami Drive, Flowerdale Road, Loping
Pass, Barba Lane and Ibasco Crescent, all named after
Broome-based pearl luggers and divers.
Other street names represent the many people that
were unable to return to their own country when
Japan entered WWII, but were able to make Australia
their home by joining the Australian military. These
include Garfu Link, Hin Way, Kassim Street and Said
Bend, named after some of those who served with
the “Z Force” (early elite forces) behind the Japanese
front lines.
R U B B I S H A N D R E C YC L I N G
The Shire of Broome provides a weekly household
rubbish collection service on Wednesdays for
Waranyjarri Estate. Recycling bins are collected
fortnightly on the same day as your rubbish collection.
To dispose of larger items, Broome’s Waste
Management Facility is open 7.30am-3.30pm
(Mon-Sat) and 9am-1pm (Sun), located on Buckleys
Road, 9km from town off the Broome Highway.
M A I L A N D P O S T
Waranyjarri Estate residents need to apply for a post
office box at one of the post box locations around
Broome. The main post office in Broome is located in
Paspaley Plaza at the end of Carnarvon Street, or you
can go to the Australia Post website auspost.com.au to
check for other Broome locations.
O N L I N E I N B R O O M E N O R T H
As a new development area, Broome North residents
have access to the fastest internet in Australia with
the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) National Broadband
Network (NBN) running right past every home. To
find out how to connect to the NBN network or who
your local service providers are, visit nbnco.com.au.
YO U R GA R D E N
Your front garden can help the look and feel of
the estate, provide shade for you and your neighbours,
habitats for local bird life and support the biodiversity of
your street. Using local species, native trees and plants
in your garden reduces water usage and maintenance,
as well as contributes to the character of Broome North.
DevelopmentWA has a front garden landscaping rebate
available to residents. To find out about the rebate scheme
and how to apply, visit the DevelopmentWA website or
contact Ray White Broome for more information.
PA R K S A N D O P E N S PAC E S
The adjacent map illustrates the location of parks and
open spaces in Waranyjarri Estate. Each park offers
different amenities for the local community.
1. The 35 hectare Environmental Cultural Corridor
(ECC) aims to retain the integrity of the natural
landscape and traditional uses by the local
Indigenous community and give people a sense
of being immersed in the bush.
2. A botanic park on Magabala Road, designed in
conjunction with local environmental group Society
for Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals (SKIPAs),
incorporates different Kimberley environments,
including rocky ranges and monsoonal vine thicket.
Community amenity includes rest stops and exercise
stations, a community garden, and an informal
green space providing a link to the Environmental
Cultural Corridor.
3. A youth focused passive and active recreation area
on Tanami Drive includes a performance space, half
basketball court, a poster pole for advertising events
and activities, and play spaces including a ‘bird’s
nest’ swing, climbing walls, bike activities area and
‘skateable’ furniture.
4. The local park on Anea Brace and Yamasaki Vista
is designed as a passive recreation area with a
shelter, picnic setting and a children’s play area
that incorporates rope climbing, play equipment,
stepping stones, and a general kick-about space.
5. The local park on Oku Way is focused on providing
toddlers and younger children appropriate play
equipment as well as shelter from the sun and rain.
6. The local park on Nishiji Vista offers an expansive
grassed area, shelters and picnic areas as well as
active recreation areas, including colourful pipes to
climb, poles to negotiate and stepping stones for
children to play around.
7. The local park on Povah Road and Tomanto Crescent
near the state-of-the-art Broome North Primary School
caters to a range of ages, including an exercise station
circuit and play equipment including swings and
climbing equipment. A shelter and grassed area provide
spaces for passive and active recreation.
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8. The neighbourhood park on Said Bend and Ibaslo Crescent is all about adventure play with rope climbs, stepping stones through a grove of edible local bush foods, cubbies and hammocks.
9. The neighbourhood park on Ishii Link, Hin Way and Mastapha Street is designed to encourage curiosity and discovery with a rope climb and an ancient treasure to be uncovered in the sand pit. There is a grass area suitable for both active and passive recreation supported by a shade shelter and picnic area for family and community gatherings.
The community shelter and shed, located on the corner of Tanami Drive and Magabala Road is home to the Broome North book share and community garden, providing a central location for you to meet friends, share a book, help in the vegetable garden, share news and store shared equipment and materials that can be used for the variety of Waranyjarri community events and activities.
CO M M U N I T Y E V E N T S A N D AC T I V I T I E S
DevelopmentWA is proud to support community
events for local residents, which to date have
included an annual Troppo event, welcome resident
events, as well as education and community garden
working bees.
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A L L A B O U T B R O O M E
B R O O M E I S O F T E N C A L L E D T H E GAT E WAY TO T H E K I M B E R L E Y O R T H E ‘ P E A R L O F T H E N O R T H ’ , A N D I S W E L L K N OW N I N T E R NAT I O NA L LY F O R I T S W H I T E B E ACH E S , C R YS TA L C L E A R WAT E R S A N D P E A R L I N G I N D U S T R Y. A S A H O M E I T O F F E R S R E S I D E N T S A W I D E A R RAY O F A M E N I T I E S I N C L U D I N G S U N P I C T U R E S , T H E O L D E S T O P E RAT I N G O U T D O O R C I N E M A I N T H E WO R L D .
For over 30,000 years the Yawuru people inhabited
the Broome area. In 2010, the Yawuru people were
given Native Title over an area in excess of 5,000
square kilometres around the Broome area, giving
them greater land access rights and control over local
land management.
The first European settlers were sheep pastoralists who
arrived in the mid 1800s and discovered the giant
silver lip pearl oysters, which led to the beginning of
the pearling industry in Shark Bay. By the early 1900s,
Broome was a popular frontier pearling town, and
Roebuck Bay the home port for some 200 pearling
luggers. Chinatown was the business and activity centre
of the settlement and was already populated by many
different nationalities.
Due to the seasonal nature of local industry and a
high tourist population, it is difficult to determine the
exact population of Broome at any one time, however
on the evening of the 2016 Census there were just
under 14,000 people living in the area. Broome has
unique multicultural population, resulting from its
Indigenous and pearling history.
This includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous
Australians, Chinese, Japanese, Sri Lankans,
Manilamen and Filipinos, Malaysians, Rotumah
men from Roti, Koepangers from Timor, and
Amboinese from the Moluccas.
Outdoor social, recreational and sporting
activities are an important way of life in Broome
with more than 60 functioning clubs that provide a
range of sport and recreation activities, training
and competitions.
B R O O M E C L I M AT E
Broome enjoys a hot tropical climate defined by two
major seasons; the wet season, which officially starts
in October but does not really see rain until late
December, and the dry season from April to October,
with very little rain and low humidity. The Yawuru
recognise six climatic seasons broken down according
to prevailing winds, ecological cycles (such as when
certain fruits are prevalent or when the dugong and
kangaroo are fat) and temperature. The average
temperature in Broome ranges between 14° to 30°
in the winter and between 26° to 33° in summer.
C YC LO N E S
Cyclone season for Broome runs from late November
until April, with January and February most likely to
produce strong winds, high seas and heavy rainfall over
short periods. The Department of Fire and Emergency
Services (DFES) operates a colour-coded cyclone alert
system consisting of blue alert (prepare for cyclonic
weather), yellow (take action and get ready to shelter
from a cyclone) and red (take immediate shelter).
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In the event of a cyclone or high winds visit the
Bureau of Meteorology website bom.gov.au,
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services
website dfes.wa.gov.au or listen to ABC Radio
on 675khz for warnings and updates.
B R O O M E T I D E S
Broome is near the meeting point of the Indian Ocean
and the Java Sea and experiences some of the largest
tidal movements in the world, so if you are interested in
fishing, boating, swimming, or considering coastal 4x4
driving, it is a good idea to check the tides in advance.
Tide tables are available in the local paper, Shire
Directory and on various websites.
B R O O M E V E G E TAT I O N *
You are living in bundurr-bundurr pindan country.
This type of country supports grassy woodland
vegetation, with eucalypts and wattles. Most Yawuru
fruit and medicine trees grow in this habitat.
Cultural Significance
The Yawuru Cultural Management Plan
(2012: p.65) describes the cultural significance of
bundurr-bundurr country:
“The pindan bush is where Yawuru hunt for warli
(meat) and collect most of the mayi bush food
according to the seasons. We hunt barrjarniny, jiribuga,
jarlangardi, baninyburu, birds and insects, in the bush.
Ngaliwany, darlab, guwal, magabala, yaminyarri,
minyjuru all provide fruits. Acacias such as lirrirnggirn
have seeds that used to be ground for damper. Others
provide wood for our spears and boomerangs. Most of
our medicine trees such as biny (Ventilago viminalis)
and gunggara (conkerberry) are found here.
After the rains, people head out to the plains to hunt
for jarlangardi and collect girrbaju (bush honey). Later
in the dry season, as the grasses dried, people used to
light fires to hunt for goanna, which were hibernating
in their burrows. Our Bugarrigarra stories track across
the pindan plains, shaping our landscape.”
Key Plants and Animals
Once disturbed, pindan soil erodes easily so it is
important to use mulch and appropriate plantings to
prevent this. Plants native to the area will grow well
and will attract birds and other native animals into your
garden. The Yawuru Cultural Management Plan (2012:
p.66) lists the following bundurr-bundurr species:
• Yurrgulu – Sorghum Spp./Spear Grass
• Darlab – Brachychiton diversifolius/Kurrajong
• Ngaliwany – Persoonia falcate/Wild Pear
• Guyarabi – Planchonia careya/Cocky Apple
• Biny – Ventilago viminalis/Medicine Bark
• Minyjuru – Sersalisia sericea/Wild Prune
• Lirrirnggirn – Acacia colei/Soap Bush
• Lamindalngurru – Terminalia cunninghamii/Bush
Quandong/Pindan Walnut
• Jigily –Lysiphyllum cunninghamii/Bauhinia Tree
• Gunurru – Corymbia flavescens/Ghost Gum
• Yirragulu – Acacia eriopoda/Spear
or Pindan Wattle
• Magabala – Marsdenia viridiflora/Bush Banana
• Birlawal – Corymbia dampieri/Ochre Bloodwood/
Dampier’s Bloodwood
• Yaminyarri – Terminalia ferdinandiana/
Gubinge/Kakadu Plum
* Information courtesy of Nyamba Buru Yawuru. The SKIPA Guide to Growing a Garden in Broome North provided by DevelopmentWA will give you other information useful in establishing a garden that supports the plants and animals of bundurr-bundurr country.
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G O I N G SW I M M I N G ?
There are two great family beaches in the area –
Cable Beach and Town Beach. Town Beach has a
café, facilities and children’s water playground, while
Cable Beach is famous for its white sand, sunsets,
picnics and cocktails at the neighbouring bars.
If you would prefer a pool then head to the Broome
Recreation & Aquatic Centre (the BRAC) where they can
also help you learn to swim or improve your stroke.
• Warning – during the wet season November to
March, or once the water temperature rises above
28°, Irukandji (tiny venomous jellyfish) and box
jellyfish are prevalent. It is best to avoid swimming
in the ocean during this period.
• If you are stung neutralise the area with vinegar
and go to hospital as soon as possible.
• Contact the BRAC for information about their
pool or swimming lessons ph 9193 8720.
A L I T T L E CO M P E T I T I O N ?
If land-based sports such as AFL, volleyball, basketball,
netball, cricket, soccer, touch football, golf, badminton,
squash or tennis are more your preference, then
Broome offers lots of teams for different ages. Get
in touch with the BRAC or Shire of Broome for the
appropriate contact or start your own team if there
isn’t already one.
P U B L I C T RA N S P O R T
As well as taxis, Broome has an excellent privately-run
bus service that now connects Chinatown, Town Beach,
Cable Beach and the Boulevard.
WA L K A N D B I K E A B O U T
There are great bike and walking tracks linking the
different areas of Broome. If you do set off on a hike
or long ride, especially through bushland, do let
someone know and make sure you carry plenty of
water for the journey.
K E E P I N G T H E K I D S B U S Y
For something different and unique to Broome, visit
Gantheaume Point at low tide, and you can find
a trail of dinosaur footprints that are approximately
130 million years old.
Both the Broome Recreational & Aquatic Centre and
Broome C.I.R.C.L.E offer fun and healthy programs for
children, from sports groups to yoga and craft lessons, all
at a low price. The skate park next to the BRAC is free to
use and a good place to learn the basics. The youth park
in Waranyjarri Estate also has skatable furniture.
F E S T I VA LS A N D E V E N T S
Broome hosts a great range of fun events throughout
the year, but mainly focused during the dry winter
months. Staircase to the Moon is a favourite with locals
and visitors alike; when the full moon rises over the
ocean creating the optical illusion of a staircase. Shinju
Matsuri is Broome’s biggest event - the ‘festival of the
pearl’, which sees all community members and cultures
get together to celebrate the end of the pearling
season, as well as multiple cultural celebrations:
Japanese Obon, Malaysian Merdeka and the Chinese
Hang Seng, in either August or September each year.
Other great events to watch out for are the Broome
Races and the Corrugated Lines Writers Festival.
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G E T T I N G C R E AT I V E
Broome has a vibrant and growing fine arts and
performing arts culture. The Civic Centre at Hamersley
and Weld Street is host to many clubs and art activities
as well as major local and visiting performances.
Broome C.I.R.C.L.E offers art and performance
programs for any young creatives, while local galleries
and artists hold private and group art classes for those
wanting to try their hand at something new. Get in
contact with the Broome Arts and Music Foundation
for more information on 9192 7100 or email
S H O P P I N G A N D D I N I N G
For general shopping and living needs Broome
has two main supermarkets; a Woolworths located
in the Broome Boulevard shopping centre on
Frederick Street, and a Coles in Chinatown on
Carnarvon Street, as well as smaller supermarkets
in various places around town.
The Courthouse Markets at the Courthouse Grounds
(open Saturdays all year round as well as Sundays from
April to October) is a great place for local arts and crafts,
fresh produce and a diverse range of freshly cooked food.
The Staircase Markets at the Town Beach Reserve
on Robinson Street (5pm May – October on the
nights of the full moon) has local arts and crafts,
as well as a range of freshly cooked food, so you
can have dinner and experience a natural
spectacle – the Staircase to the Moon.
There are lots of casual places to eat around
town offering a wide range of ethnic food choices
at a range of price points. Many of the tourist
resorts also offer restaurants and bars that
welcome locals to visit.
CH I L D C A R E A N D E D U C AT I O N
Broome has a number of childcare options for
preschool and school aged children. For a full list of
day-care and after school facilities visit mychild.gov.au.
There are five primary schools and two high schools in
the area, including the Broome North Primary School
which caters for students from Kindy to year 6.
If you are looking to further your own education
or qualifications, Broome also has a local TAFE Campus
and a University of Notre Dame Campus. If what you
are looking for is not available with these facilities,
Broome also has a number of private industry-based
companies offering certificate courses, or Open
Universities Australia may offer what you are looking
for with their correspondence based learning.
N E E D A H E L P I N G H A N D ?
Broome is home to around 43 community agencies
and organisations providing a range of community
services including: health and counselling services,
aged care, youth, family, disability, Indigenous support
services and employment services.
To find a specific community services go to the online
directory at lovebroome.com.au.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is in good faith; however neither DevelopmentWA nor any of its directors, agents or employees give any warranty of accuracy nor accepts any liability as result of a reliance upon the information, advice, statement or opinion contained in this document. This disclaimer is subject to any contrary legislative provisions. © DevelopmentWA 2020. LC4852 04/20
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