Broome
WA 6725 • Rest of WA
About Broome
Broome is a vibrant, multicultural coastal town in the Kimberley region of north-west Western Australia, situated approximately 2,200 kilometres north of Perth within the Shire of Broome. The suburb has a population of 3,797 and a young median age of 36, with a notably diverse cultural makeup — over 1,200 residents identify Aboriginal ancestry, representing around a third of the local population, alongside significant Filipino, Chinese, and European communities that reflect the town's pearling heritage. The median personal income of $967 per week is relatively strong given its remote location, underpinned by the tourism, hospitality, and resource industries.
Broome is world-renowned for Cable Beach, a 22-kilometre stretch of white sand and turquoise waters that draws visitors from across Australia and overseas, particularly during the dry season from April to October. The town's historic Chinatown precinct, Broome Courthouse Markets, pearl showrooms, and the Sun Pictures open-air cinema — one of the world's oldest operating picture gardens — give it a rich cultural and heritage character unlike any other Australian town. While remote, Broome is well serviced with a Coles, Woolworths, Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre, hospital, and Broome International Airport with regular flights to Perth, making it a self-contained regional hub for the vast Kimberley.
Broome falls under postcode 6725 and is governed by Broome Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kimberley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Broome Transit (limited local routes) — Broome town centre, Cable Beach 10-20 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Broome International Airport operates regular Qantas and Virgin flights to Perth (approx. 2.5 hrs); car is essential for local travel
Compact town centre with some walkable precincts, but a car is needed for most errands and to reach Cable Beach and outer areas
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Carnarvon Street & Short Street Broome 6725 WA -
WoolworthsBroome Boulevard Shopping Centre, 106 Frederick Street Broome 6725 WA
Schools
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Weld Street
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Frederick Street
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Dakas Street
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One Arm Point Via
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Ibis Way
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Beagle Bay Via
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3 Port Drive
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1 Dakas Street
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Lombadina
Housing 2021 Census
219 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 76
- 2. Philippines 69
- 3. New Zealand 62
- 4. South Africa 28
- 5. China 26
- 6. India 25
- 7. Germany 23
- 8. Thailand 23
- 9. France 22
- 10. United States 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)