[2] In the early 1900s, the rise of Broome's pearling industry started an economic boom,[4] and as a result an Anglican church was needed to serve the town.

[3] The community began organising and fundraising in 1902,[6][7] and decided on the name, Church of the Annunciation, at a special general meeting of the parishioners of the newly constituted parochial district of Broome.

[9] The church opened the next year on Easter Day, 12 April 1903, and was consecrated on 12 June by Bishop Riley.

[2] Broome became the seat of the North West Diocese in 1910, which made the Church of the Annunciation the pro-cathedral.

In 1965, with Broome's population decreasing, the diocese moved its headquarters to Geraldton, with the church assigned to the Derby parish.