Looma

Looma is an Aboriginal community about 120 km south-east of Derby adjacent the Fitzroy River. At the 2011 census, Looma had a population of 374.HistoryThe Looma aboriginal community was originally built as accommodation for the aboriginal stockmen and their families who worked on the Camballin and Liveringa Stations during the late 1950s and 1960s. It was one of the first communities of its kind in Australia. A second community, "New Looma", was built approximately 2 km South, after splinter groups within the community had to move due to infighting. Consequently, a new community was formed with new roads, housing and water supply installed. The old community remained as is.EducationLooma is serviced by a district High School and also has access to TAFE short courses.FacilitiesElectricity supplyElectricity is fed via a feeder from the nearby Camballin power station.Looma also has its own power station, located approximately 5 kilometres south of LoomaWaterOld Looma has two bores feeding into a high level tank. New Looma has the same arrangement with more modern infrastructure.SewerageOld Looma has a sewerage pump station and ponds. New Looma pipes its waste to the Old Looma ponds.RecreationThe community has basketball courts and a football oval. Looma fields a team in the West Kimberley Football Association called the 'Looma Eagles'.Bush walking, some fishing and camping are the dominant pursuits for tourists visiting. Visitors are required to apply for a permit prior to entering the Community.