Coral Bay, Western Australia
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Coral Bay is a small coastal settlement located 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) north of Perth, in the Shire of Carnarvon in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
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Coral Bay Western Australia | |
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Coordinates | 23°8′41″S 113°46′35″E |
Population | 245 (SAL 2021)[1][2] |
Postcode(s) | 6701 |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Area | 2.2 km2 (0.85 sq mi) |
Time zone | AWST (UTC+8) |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Carnarvon |
State electorate(s) | North West Central |
Federal division(s) | Durack |
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Bordered by the Ningaloo Reef, it is a popular tourist destination and largely owes its survival to revenue derived from wildlife tourism.[3] Coral Bay is a unique location in that the reef fringes the water's edge, making it easily accessible for snorkellers.[4] The climate is arid, and waters are generally warm year-round due to the subtropical nature of the area.[5] The 2016 census recorded a population of 207.[6]