Broome, WA 6725
Broome property market
Broome's four markets run roughly even — unit rentals just edge ahead, with 49 sales at around $750k as of July 2026, taking about 22 days to sell (down from 27 days last year), around half are 3-bedroom.
House rentals follow closely, with 41 leases at $995 a week (up), renting out in about 35 days (up a lot from 23 days last year), with rents growing faster than most house rental markets nationally, around half are 3-bedroom. Followed by 39 unit rentals at $868 a week (up), one of the country's least in-demand unit rental markets. 37 unit sales at around $450k (down), among the country's biggest unit price drops.
Who lives hereA middle-income, renter-majority, mixed-age suburb — newcomer-heavy and very walkable.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Broome demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Broome?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Broome
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Broome
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.7× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Broome
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Broome
7 schools inside Broome, plus the closest options around it. Families can choose from 5 primary schools in Broome and its surrounds, and 2 high schools covering the secondary years. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- Within Broome · 7Order by
- 1Broome Senior High SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 2Broome Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years K-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 3St Mary's CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years PP-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 4St Martin de Porres SchoolCatholic · Special · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 5Cable Beach Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years K-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 6Roebuck Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years K-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 7Broome North Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years K-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students338Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Broome median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Broome — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Broome property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Broome
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Broome against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Broome in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Broome — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Broome median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Broome rose from $247k (Jul 2021) to $545k (Jun 2026) — +120.6% growth over five years — peaking at $651k between Jan 2024 and Dec 2024. Median house rent went from $445/wk to $701/wk (+57.5%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $264k to $390k (+47.6%), with rent up from $357/wk to $646/wk (+81.0%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Broome: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Broome, ranked by distance — each lined up against Broome on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Broome
Suburbs anywhere in WA that behave like Broome — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Broome vs Cable Beach: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $646k against Broome's $482k — about 34% higher, with homes selling in 13 days versus 29 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Broome: Cable Beach median house price, Gingin property growth, Bilingurr property growth, Nickol property market and Djugun (WA 6725).
Broome's closest rental-market twins: Bilingurr property growth, Cable Beach median house price, Djugun, WA property market and Nickol property growth. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Broome
26 data-driven answers about Broome's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Broome?
#The median house price in Broome, WA 6725 is $482k as of June 2026, based on 16 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Broome?
#The median unit price in Broome, WA 6725 is $482k as of June 2026, based on 16 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +0.5% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Broome?
#The median weekly house rent in Broome is $640 as of June 2026, drawn from 11 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $640 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Broome?
#A 3 bedroom house in Broome rents for a median $640 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 11 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $640/week, 4-bedroom $640/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $640/week, 2-bedroom $640/week, 3-bedroom $640/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Broome?
#Gross rental yield in Broome is 6.73% for houses and 6.73% for units as of June 2026, compared with the WA unit median of 4.16%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Broome?
#As of June 2026, Broome medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | $482k | $482k | $482k | $482k |
| Units | $482k | $482k | $482k | — | $482k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Broome median?
#At the median Broome house ($482k purchase, $640/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $454 — about $186 less per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. For the median unit ($482k purchase, $640/week rent), repayments run about $454 per week. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Broome's property market trends?
#Broome's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +0.5%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 29 days — faster than a year ago by 7; sales supply sits at 7.3 months (saturated). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Broome market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Broome as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Broome, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 6.73% against a WA median of 3.68%, houses take a median 29 days to sell, sales supply is 7.3 months (saturated). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Broome?
#Houses in Broome sell in a median 29 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 29 days. Days on market have tightened by 7 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Broome a tight or loose property market right now?
#Broome's sales market sits at 7.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 1.8 months of supply.
Have property prices in Broome gone up or down?
#House prices in Broome moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +0.5%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Broome?
#Broome's house rental market sits at 1.8 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Balanced, with 12 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 0.4 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Broome in its property market cycle?
#Broome's house market is currently in the 'in_demand_growing' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year tightening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Broome compare to other WA suburbs?
#Broome's median house price ($482k) is 9% below the WA median ($532k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 29 days vs 10 days state median. On gross yield, Broome sits at 6.73% vs 3.68% state median.
How does Broome compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Broome's most-similar nearby market is Cable Beach (2.2 km away) with a median house price of $646k — about 34% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Broome?
#The most-transacted segment in Broome over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 12 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 12 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Broome last year?
#Broome recorded 12 house sales and 12 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 24 transactions. On the rental side, 12 houses and 12 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Broome in?
#Broome is in postcode 6725, in the Kimberley & Pilbara region of WA. Addresses there are written as Broome, WA 6725.
What is the population of Broome?
#Broome, WA 6725 is home to 2,219 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 18, and the average household holds 1.4 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Broome?
#The median household in Broome earns $1k per week — roughly $53k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $611/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Broome?
#The unemployment rate in Broome is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Broome?
#Broome is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Broome?
#Broome has 7 schools within reach, 7 of them inside the suburb itself — including Broome Senior High School, Broome Primary School, St Mary's College. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Broome a good place to live?
#Broome, WA 6725 has a population of 2,219, a median age of 18, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 7 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Broome market data last updated?
#This Broome market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.