Broome vs Cable Beach
The verdict
Broome rates higher for liveability (56 vs 44).
Scores
BroomeCable Beach
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 35 |
| Transport | 27 | 24 |
| Education | 34 | 36 |
| Liveability | 56 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,797 | 5,730 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,802 | $2,181 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Broome High Growth · Cable Beach High Growth
Property
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,530 | 4,538 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,133 | 2,129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,197 | 16,195 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 869 | 837 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broome · Cable Beach
Transport
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1431.2 km | 1432.1 km |
Liveability
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 700 m | 670 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1682.2 km | 1682.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 480 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 575.6 km | 578.1 km |
Population & growth
| Broome | Cable Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,797 | 5,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,003 | 6,040 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,181 | 7,819 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broome or Cable Beach?
Broome and Cable Beach have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Broome or Cable Beach?
Broome has a higher average school ICSEA (Broome 869 vs Cable Beach 837; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broome or Cable Beach?
Broome has the higher transport score (Broome 27/100 vs Cable Beach 24/100).
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