Broome
WA 6725 · Broome
3,797 (2021) → 4,003 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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:
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 897 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Broome Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 900
- Broome Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 856
- St Mary's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 850
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's College - Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.4km
- St Martin de Porres SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 837
- Cable Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 836
- Roebuck Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
- Broome North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 991
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Broome
Is Broome safe?
Broome has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 84,294 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 869 (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.