Full-time 29.4%Part-time 11.7%Unemployed 3.2%Not in labour 55.7%
Dwelling Types
Broome
House 66.0%Semi-detached 23.2%Flat/Unit 5.2%Other 5.7%
Commute Mode
Broome
Car 74.5%Transit 1.9%Bicycle 6.3%Walk 11.2%WFH 6.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.8%
England
2.0%
Philippines
1.8%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Africa
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
85.0%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Broome
Is Broome safe?
Broome has a safety score of 0/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Djugun (29/100), Cable Beach (7/100), Bilingurr (12/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Broome?
Median weekly rent in Broome is $1050/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Djugun ($1300/wk), Cable Beach ($1225/wk), Bilingurr ($1300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Broome?
Broome has a school rating of 22/100 across 9 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Broome Senior High School (Secondary), Roebuck Primary School (Primary), Broome North Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Broome affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Broome is $710K, down 3.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $450K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1050/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Djugun ($841K), Cable Beach ($741K), Bilingurr ($880K). (Data as of July 2026)
Broome is a sun-drenched pearling town perched at the edge of the Kimberley, where Cable Beach sunsets and a rich multicultural history create undeniable magnetism. The outdoor lifestyle, fishing, 4WDs, tropical wilderness, draws adventurers and sea changers alike. But the town carries real tension: crime is a persistent concern, costs are steep, services are stretched thin, and the wet season cuts the liveability window short. Living here is rewarding if you go in clear-eyed.
Property prices sit at a median of $710k and rent of $1050/week, which is 30% below the Perth metro median. School quality is below the Perth average, with 9 schools holding a combined 22/100 rating. At a median age of 36, households here bring in $1,802/week.
“I am going to be moving to Broome soon to take a role in an aboriginal social services field... I would love to own a 4WD so I can take advantage of my beautiful surrounds. My hobbies are fishing and the outdoors.”— 51 upvotes in community discussion