Derby, WA 6728 — Suburb Profile

In short

Derby is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6728, home to 3,222 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Broome local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1872 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk

Population3,222

Median age35

Area467.3 km²

To CBD1872 km

LGADerby-West Kimberley

Demographics

Population: 3,222
Median age: 35 years
Median household income: $1,713 /week
Median personal income: $855 /week
Median family income: $1,942 /week
Average household size: 2.5
Persons per bedroom: 0.9
Local government area: Derby-West Kimberley
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Outback (North)
Remoteness classification: Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate: Durack

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $180 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,638
Rent share of household income: 11%

Schools

Holy Rosary School Other · Independent
Kimberley School Of The Air Other · Government
Derby District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 restaurant
1 pub or bar
6 parks and reserves
2 gyms and fitness centres
3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 95.1% of the 1,970 resolvable premises in Derby. 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: 2.5%
Fibre to the Node: 95.1%
Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Derby?

Derby (WA 6728) had 3,222 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Derby-West Kimberley local government area.

What is the median rent in Derby?

The median advertised rent in Derby is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Derby?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Derby covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Holy Rosary School (0.6 km), Kimberley School Of The Air (0.9 km), Derby District High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Derby?

Derby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Derby?

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.

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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