Cable Beach, WA 6726 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cable Beach is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6726, home to 5,730 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Broome local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1682 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$371 /wk
Population5,730
Median age34
Area9.3 km²
To CBD1682 km
LGABroome

Demographics

Population
5,730
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,181 /week
Median personal income
$1,166 /week
Median family income
$2,563 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Broome
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (North)
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$371 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • St Martin De Porres School Other · Independent
  • Cable Beach Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Mary's College Combined · Independent
  • Broome Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Roebuck Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cable Beach Rd East Charles Rd Stop 16 bus · 240 m
  • Cable Beach Rd East Charles Rd Stop 29 bus · 244 m
  • Cable Beach Rd Reid Rd Stop 15 bus · 265 m
  • Cable Beach Rd Reid Rd Stop 30 bus · 280 m
  • Cable Beach Rd East Gubinge Rd Stop 28 bus · 473 m

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

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Apr (34.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (29.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 631 mm
  • Reference station: Broome Airport, 4.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 96.5% of the 3,207 resolvable premises in Cable Beach. 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: 3.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 96.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Kimberley District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cable Beach?

Cable Beach (WA 6726) had 5,730 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Broome local government area.

What is the median rent in Cable Beach?

The median advertised rent in Cable Beach is $371/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cable Beach?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cable Beach covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Martin De Porres School (0.7 km), Cable Beach Primary School (0.8 km), St Mary's College (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cable Beach?

Cable Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (96.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cable Beach?

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 is the climate like in Cable Beach?

In Cable Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 21.3°C to 32.3°C and annual rainfall is 631 mm measured at the Broome Airport weather station (4.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Cable Beach?

9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cable Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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