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Is Broome a good place to live?
To many, Broome is a fabulous tourist destination, with a great lifestyle, balmy weather, unique pioneering history and pearling industry. Yet there’s a lot more to Broome than just tourism… Broome is fast becoming the destination of choice for industry and commerce and is a great place to live and raise a family.
Are there mosquitoes in Broome?
Mosquito breeding in Broome is based on a diverse range of factors. Recent high heat may be limiting mosquito breeding, however there is still plenty of flood water around Roebuck Plains. There is still potential for an increase in mosquito numbers as we move towards the dry season.
Why should I move to Broome?
Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, Broome provides the perfect beachside home. With great weather all year, you can really soak up that beach lifestyle. Swimming, sunbathing, and surfing are all popular activities here.
When Did Chinese come to Broome?
Since the 1880’s when Broome developed into a bustling pearling port, Broome’s Chinese community has remained active and culturally strong.
Are there sandflies in Broome?
Biting midges or culicoides are the tiny inconspicuous blood sucking flies often (incorrectly) called “sandflies”, which plague visitors and newcomers to Broome and other mangrove regions in northern Australia.
Why don t houses in Broome have gutters?
There are no gutters on the buildings in Broome as they can’t contain the water from the infrequent downpours during the wet season.
Why is it called Chinatown in Broome?
THE HISTORY BEHIND CHINATOWN… Broome’s Chinatown is unlike any other Chinatown in the world as it was home to several Asian and European cultures alongside its Aboriginal traditional owners. It’s situated on the traditional lands of the indigenous Yawuru people, imbued with deep significance for this community.
Is Broome better positioned to handle the high crime rate?
“Given the number of people in Broome and the resources that Broome has got … they’re better positioned to handle the crime rate that’s happening there,” he said.
Where is the best place to see Cable Beach in Broome?
But, when you’re in Broome the most striking place to see it is at Gantheaume Point. If you’re game for a long walk on Cable Beach, we recommend setting out early in the morning to walk from Broome and return.
Is Broome in need of a new hospitality worker?
“It’s really detrimental and upsetting because I came here for a new start and Broome is in desperate need of hospitality workers and to have this happen so often and so early, just makes things … not worth living here,” Mr Francois said.
Are burglary rates in Broome and Derby on the rise?
Burglary rates have increased to their highest-ever levels in Broome and Derby, according to police statistics, and victims of crime are taking to social media to try to recover their belongings.