Derby-West Kimberley
Broome
Broome at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,797
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Broome.
Broome (6725) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
56%
At a deeper level
3,797
Median age: 36
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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 Broome postcode?
- Broome is in the 6725 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Broome has approximately 3,797 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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