Broome at a glance
Median house
$650,000
Median unit
$401,650
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,797
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Broome.
The postcode for Broome is 6725 (WA).
The median house price in Broome is $650,000.
Broome (6725) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia. The median house here is $650,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Broome has roughly 3,797 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Broome scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broome's population at 3,797, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (37% own, 56% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,797
Median age
36
Family households
62%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $650,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $401,650, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $130,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$650,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $401,650.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
56%
At a deeper level
$650,000
$401,650
3,797
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.08% (median rent $260/wk against a $650,000 price tag). Units yield 3.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 56% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.08%
Based on $650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.88%
Based on $401,650 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202637%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broome.
Local schools for Broome
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Broome Primary School
Broome Senior High School
Cable Beach Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Broome.
- What is the median house price in Broome?
- The median house price in Broome, WA 6725 is $650,000. The median unit price is $401,650.
- What is the Broome postcode?
- Broome is in the 6725 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- Where is Broome?
- Broome is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6725, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Broome?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Broome?
- There are 7 schools serving Broome on this page, including St Mary's College, Broome Primary School, Broome Senior High School.
- How walkable is Broome?
- Broome has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Broome?
- Broome is close to Cable Beach, Djugun, Minyirr, Bilingurr, Waterbank.
- What is the population of Broome?
- The population of Broome is approximately 3,797 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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