Derby-West Kimberley

Broome

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.

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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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$650,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$401,650

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2024

2.08%

Based on $650,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.88%

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 2026

37%

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.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

35

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Broome.

Local schools for Broome

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Broome Primary School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Broome Senior High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Cable Beach Primary School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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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.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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