Broome, WA 6609
Room to breathe, on Western Australia's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $330/wk Median
- 50.7% Renters
Broome Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.7k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $330
- To the CBD
- 1682km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Broome Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Broome is a regional Western Australia community of 14,660 residents, with 50.7% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $330 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Western Australia's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Broome
Broome Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Broome Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Broome
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Broome
Real questions renters ask before moving to Broome.
Is Broome a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Broome has a 50.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Broome family-friendly for renters?
Broome has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $330/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Regional WA.
Is Broome walkable?
Broome carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
What's the community like in Broome?
Locals describe Broome as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 14,660, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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