Derby-West Kimberley
Roebuck
Roebuck at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
606
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Roebuck.
Roebuck (6725) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Roebuck has roughly 606 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Roebuck scores 0/100 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 Roebuck's population at 606, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
606
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
606
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Roebuck.
Local schools for Roebuck
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Government School Catchment
Broome North Primary School
Roebuck Primary School
Broome Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Roebuck.
- What is the Roebuck postcode?
- Roebuck is in the 6725 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Roebuck?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Roebuck?
- There are 7 schools serving Roebuck on this page, including Broome North Primary School, Roebuck Primary School, Broome Primary School.
- How walkable is Roebuck?
- Roebuck has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Roebuck?
- Roebuck is close to Bilingurr, Djugun, Waterbank, Broome, Cable Beach.
- What is the population of Roebuck?
- Roebuck has approximately 606 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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