SuburbCheck

Broome

WA 6725 · Broome

3,797 (2021)4,003 est. (2025) · High Growth

39
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,797
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
27
Transport score

Broome is a high growth suburb in Broome, WA 6725, about 1682km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Broome are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is right by the coast. Broome has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

1682.2 km
To Perth CBD
700 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1431.2 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,797
Population
36
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,802
vs NSW median-2.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$68,438/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6725 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher29.7%
Born in Australia67.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse769 / 60 / 270

Top countries of birth: England (2%), Philippines (1.82%), New Zealand (1.63%), South Africa (0.74%), China (0.68%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (3%), Spanish (1.19%), Filipino (0.87%), Thai (0.76%), Mandarin (0.74%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

26
Break & enter dwelling685/100k
19
Steal from dwelling500/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft316/100k
104
Domestic assault2,739/100k
2
Robbery53/100k
40
Non-domestic assault1,053/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 551 (all categories, latest year)14,522 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

6

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

8
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 897 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Broome Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 924
  • Broome Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 856
  • St Mary's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 844

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Mary's College - Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.4km
  • St Martin de Porres SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 871
  • Cable Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 836
  • Roebuck Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1006
  • Broome North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 998

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

27
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie (1431.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.6% · vs WA avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.3%
Education & Training
11.8%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.0%
Public Administration & Safety
8.6%
Retail Trade
8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

33.0°C
Summer max
29.0°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

42 in suburbSupermarkets
1916 in suburbCafes/Rest.
42 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
169 in suburbPools
42 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
99 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3416 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (73/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachTown Beach - Guwarrigun (1.3 km)
Nearest hospitalHalls Creek District Hospital (575.6 km)
Nearest vet655.7 km
Nearest airportBroome (1.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

48

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
34
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

12

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

50

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

64

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

4
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.05
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

73

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.32

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

8
Services
1
Aged care homes
55
Residential places
6
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.33%
Projected population 20415,181
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Broome

Is Broome safe?

Broome has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Broome from Perth CBD?

Broome is about 1682.2 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in Broome?

Broome has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 875 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Broome?

Broome has a transport score of 27/100 and 16 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.