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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:

tony@hutchrealestate.com.au

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

bamf@iinet.net.au.

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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