· Pop. 5,730
Data last updated: July 2026
$778k
median house-3.3%
$1225/wk
median rent
11 days
on market
House Rent
$1200/wk
Avg 11 days on market
Unit Rent
$950/wk
Avg 11 days on market
0 / 100
No school data available
34 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2181/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
3.4%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
45%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
4.6%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Cable Beach in Broome is one of Australia's most iconic coastal destinations, famous for its vivid sunsets, camel rides along the shoreline, and extraordinary wildlife encounters. The 22-kilometre stretch of white sand draws tourists and sea changers alike, with a growing luxury property market attracting interstate buyers. Wildlife, however, cuts both ways: dingo attacks, a fatal shark incident, and crocodile sightings remind visitors this is a genuinely wild environment. The beach is 4WD-friendly, car-dependent, and distinctly remote.
Buyers can expect a median price of $741k and rent of $1225/week, 27% below the Perth metro median. Safety is a consideration, with the score of 7/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 45 points. Residents have a median age of 34 and household income of $2,181/week.
“I was just offered a porter position at Cable Beach Resort and was wondering what the town is like and if I would be bored for 6 months. Any thoughts are appreciated.”— 21 upvotes in community discussion
Sources: WA Police, realestate.com.au, REIWA, WA Rental Bonds, ABS Census 2021, ACARA. Community sentiment 2014–2024 from Reddit (r/perth).