| Coral Bay Western Australia | |
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 Coral Bay | |
  Coral Bay | |
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| Coordinates | 23°8′41″S 113°46′35″E / 23.14472°S 113.77639°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) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Carnarvon |
| State electorate(s) | North West Central |
| Federal division(s) | Durack |
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.
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]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coral Bay (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Coral Bay (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021.
- ^ "Coral Bay |". Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Ningaloo Marine Park Visitor Information (PDF). Department of Environment and Conservation. 2009.
- ^ Goble-Garratt and Associates; Environmental Advisory Services; Dal Science & Engineering; Kate Morse; Kelley Whittaker; Michael Robinson and Associates (2002). Public Environmental Review for Two Proposals for the Development of a Single Boating Facility at Either Monck Head or North Bills Bay, near Coral Bay. Perth, W.A: Dal Science & Engineering.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Coral Bay (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
