Western Australia location profile
Looma WA 6728
Looma is a small, remote Aboriginal community in the West Kimberley, situated near the Fitzroy River and Camballin. It offers a close-knit, culturally strong lifestyle with essential services on-site and major amenities in Derby or Fitzroy Crossing.
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Why families consider Looma
Predominantly Aboriginal community with strong cultural ties, family-focused living, and a relaxed remote lifestyle. Employment is typically in community services, education, pastoral work, and ranger/land management programs.
Amenities & services
- Looma Community Store (general supplies; limited takeaway)
- Looma Clinic/Health Centre (primary healthcare)
- Looma Remote Community School (K-12)
- Community hall and sports oval
- Major shopping, hospital, banking in Derby or Fitzroy Crossing
- Derby Public Library, Derby (approx. 120km NW)
- Fitzroy Crossing Library, Fitzroy Crossing (approx. 110km E)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- No regular public bus; school and charter services operate intermittently
- Road access via Looma Rd/Camballin Rd connecting to Great Northern Highway
- Nearest regional airports at Derby and Fitzroy Crossing (road access subject to seasonal conditions)
Lifestyle & recreation
- AFL/football oval and basketball courts
- Community events at the hall
- Fishing and camping along the Fitzroy River
- Day trips to Geikie Gorge National Park (season permitting)
- Fitzroy River riparian corridor
- Camballin Floodplain wetlands
- Looma Oval
- Geikie Gorge National Park (regional)
Education context
Limited local options; early years programs at Looma Remote Community School and occasional care, with fuller childcare services in Derby or Fitzroy Crossing.