Is the Kimberley in WA or NT?

Is the Kimberley in WA or NT?

The Kimberley is Western Australia’s most northern region, with the Broome coastline closer to South-East Asia than it is to Perth.

Where is the Kimberley region in Australia?

northern Western Australia
Kimberley, also called The Kimberleys, plateau region of northern Western Australia, extending from the rugged northwest Indian Ocean coast south to the Fitzroy River and east to the Ord River. The plateau has an area of about 162,000 square miles (420,000 square km).

What is Kimberley Australia known for?

Waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal rock art, wonderful wildlife, freshwater swimming holes and white sandy beaches; the Kimberley region has it all. Immerse yourself in this nature-lovers’ wonderland on a coastline cruise.

Do people live in Kimberley?

The Kimberley region (map) is remote and sparsely populated, with an estimated 35,901 residents in 2019. It is a complex landscape that represents one sixth of Western Australia’s land mass; equivalent to twice the size of Victoria.

How do you get from Perth to Kimberley?

From Perth and Port Headland, tourists can take a four-wheel drive vehicle along the Great Northern Highway to reach Broome. This route is a well-maintained national highway, but will still demand two or three days of driving to reach the Kimberley. Another major port of entry into this region is Kununurra.

Why is it called the Kimberleys?

The town’s pearling history can still be felt with a strong Aboriginal/Asian population. The region was named ‘The Kimberley District’ for the Earl of Kimberley, secretary for the colonies, in 1880. He also gave his name to a region in South Africa which, like the Australian Kimberley, is famous for producing diamonds.

Is Kimberley rural or urban?

In 1998 the Kimberley Comprehensive Urban Plan estimated that Kimberley had 210,800 people representing 46,207 households living in the city. By 2008 estimates were in the region of 250,000 inhabitants.

Is the Kimberley a desert?

It is bordered on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the north by the Timor Sea, on the south by the Great Sandy and Tanami deserts in the region of the Pilbara, and on the east by the Northern Territory….Kimberley (Western Australia)

What percentage of the Kimberley is Aboriginal?

In the 2016 Census, there were 34,364 people in Kimberley. Of these 49.9% were male and 50.1% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 41.6% of the population.

Does Kimberly have an airport?

Kimberley Airport (IATA: KIM, ICAO: FAKM) is an airport serving Kimberley, the capital city of the province of Northern Cape in South Africa.

How far is Kimberly from Perth?

The distance between Perth and Kimberley is 2908 km.

What Aboriginal country is the Kimberley?

Kimberley Aboriginal country, Western Australia.