Broome, WA 6725 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broome is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6725, home to 3,797 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Derby-West Kimberley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1620 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,797
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,802 /week
- Median personal income
- $967 /week
- Median family income
- $2,281 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Broome
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Broome Primary School
- Broome Senior High School
- St Mary's College
- St Martin De Porres School
- Cable Beach Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 19 bus stops
- Forrest St Forrest St Stop 41
- Forrest St Forrest St Stop 1
- Louis St Continental Hotel Stop 7
- Louis St Continental Hotel Stop 38
- Hopton St Town Beach Club Village Stop 5
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.6% of the 2,757 resolvable premises in Broome. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 17,501 across the Kimberley District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7,904 violent offences, 2,037 property damage, 1,940 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broome?
Broome (WA 6725) had 3,797 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Broome local government area.
What is the median rent in Broome?
The median advertised rent in Broome is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broome?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Broome covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Broome Primary School (0.7 km), Broome Senior High School (0.7 km), St Mary's College (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broome?
Broome is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broome?
Across the surrounding area, 17,501 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (7,904), property damage (2,037), theft (1,940). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Broome?
19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broome centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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