Broome, WA 6725
Derby-West KimberleyAll suburbs in postcode 6725
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Median house price
$650,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Broome itself.
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Broome at a glance
- Median unit
- $401,650
- Weekly rent
- $800
- All dwellings
- Population
- 3,797
- Median age 36
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: WA rental bond data, September 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Broome
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Broome, houses changed hands at $650,000 in 2024, in line with the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Broome itself. 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.
Rental data as of September 2026· WA rental bond data
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What to know about Broome
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 741 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Schools in Broome
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 35/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 37%
- Renter occupied
- 56%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 741 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 14.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Broome
- What is the median house price in Broome?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Broome, WA 6725 is $650,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Broome itself. The median unit price is $401,650.
- How much is my house worth in Broome?
- A useful starting point is the Broome median house price of $650,000 (units $401,650). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 suburb in the Derby-West Kimberley area, WA 6725.
- What is the average rent in Broome?
- The median weekly rent in Broome is $800 across all dwellings (WA rental bond data, September 2026). The bond records behind it carry no dwelling type, so there is no separate figure for houses and units.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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