Broome Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Broome Compares
Broome vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Broome | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,802 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Broome is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6725. It lies roughly 1682 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Broome.
According to the 2021 Census, Broome has a population of 3,797 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,802, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 1,255 (33.1% of residents).
Housing in Broome includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 1,165 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 60.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Broome scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Broome area, including Broome Senior High School, St Mary's College, Broome North Primary School and others.
Broome is part of the Kimberley statistical area in Western Australia.
Broome Details
| Postcode | 6725 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,797 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,802/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $967/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population Density | 653/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,165 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,255 (33.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -17.9644291 |
| Longitude | 122.2303657 |
| Distance from Perth | 1682 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | Kimberley |
| Local Government | Broome |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 745 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 445 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,193 (31.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,026 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 380 (10.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 204 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 162 (4.3%) |
| Arthritis | 156 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 104 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 83 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 52 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 19 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 167 (15.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 392 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 332 (30.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 215 (19.4%) |
Schools in Broome
Suburbs Near Broome
Same Postcode (6725)
More Broome Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.