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Broome

50 km²

Higher typical incomes than the national figure define the workforce in Broome. This is a young and dynamic community where the typical resident is just 34, and nearly a quarter of the population are children. It is a diverse place with a very strong First Nations presence and a high number of recent overseas arrivals. These factors combine to create a transient atmosphere, with nearly half of all residents having moved here within the last five years.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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Demographics & Identity

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Broome is much younger than most areas, with 23.4% of people being children under 15 and only 7.6% aged 65 or over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 33.5%

Older adults (45–64) 24.9%

Children (0–14) 23.4%

Youth (15–24) 10.6%

Seniors (65+) 7.6%

14,660 Population —

34 yrs Median age — Here 34 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

23.4% First Nations — Here 23.4% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

7.6% Aged 65+ — Here 7.6% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

23.4% Under 15 — Here 23.4% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The community is predominantly Australian or British in ancestry, and far fewer people were born overseas (15.4%) compared to the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

15.4% Born overseas — Here 15.4% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 74.1% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure, it has risen slightly since 2016.

10.8% Other language — Here 10.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.7% Limited English ▼ -21.0% Here 0.7% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2016.

Religion

No religion 47%
Christianity 33%
Not stated 17%
Buddhism 1%
Islam 1%
Other religions 1%
Hinduism 0%
Judaism 0%

47.5% No religion — Here 47.5% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion is well below the national average, though this has improved by 3.6 points since 2016.

21.7% Bachelor+ — Here 21.7% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

51.0% Year 12 — Here 51.0% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

7 Schools

2.04 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the typical household earning $2,222 a week. This is reflected in the 27.7% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose significantly since 2016.

$2,222 Household income — Here $2,222 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,164 Personal income — Here $1,164 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,623 Family income — Here $2,623 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

15.5% High earners Here 15.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

27.7% High-income homes Here 27.7% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (17.2%) or mental health conditions (5.3%).

17.2% Health condition Here 17.2% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

5.3% Mental health Here 5.3% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

2.6% Needs assistance — Here 2.6% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteer rates are higher than the national average, though the number of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest for similar areas.

17.5% Volunteering — Here 17.5% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

7.2% Unpaid carers — Here 7.2% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

26.7% Unpaid child care — Here 26.7% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.3% Defence service Here 2.3% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

15.1% Housework 15h+ — Here 15.1% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 3,436 residents. About 14.8% of the population speaks a First Nations language, which is a little above the national figure.

3,436 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

37.7% Year 12 Here 37.7% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

15.4% Unemployment Here 15.4% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$569 Median income Here $569 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,543 Household income Here $1,543 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families (18.3%) compared to the state average.

Family types

Couples with children 57%
Couples without children 23%
One-parent families 18%
Other families 1%

2.7 Household size —

18.3% One-parent — Here 18.3% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

24.3% Living alone — Here 24.3% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Renting is very common here, with 50.7% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, only 14.9% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest for similar areas.

Tenure

Rented 51%
Owned with a mortgage 29%
Owned outright 15%
Not stated 3%
Other tenure 2%

$330 Rent — Here $330 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,167 Mortgage — Here $2,167 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

50.7% Renting — Here 50.7% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

14.9% Owned outright — Here 14.9% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.1% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available, which explains why almost no one commutes by public transport.

7.6% No car — Here 7.6% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

4.8% Work from home — Here 4.8% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.8% PT commute — Here 0.8% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is highly mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent arrivals from overseas.

46.1% Recent movers — Here 46.1% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

19.2% Recent arrivals — Here 19.2% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Full-time employment is very high at 67.1%, well above the national figure. Most people work in health care, education, or accommodation and food services.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 19.3%

Education & training 11.8%

Accommodation & food 9.0%

Public administration & safety 8.6%

Retail trade 8.4%

4.0% Unemployment — Here 4.0% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

66.6% Participation — Here 66.6% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

67.1% Full-time — Here 67.1% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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Broome is slightly more advantaged than the national average, with an overall advantage score of 1,007. It has a relatively strong presence of 1,355 businesses.

Environment & Climate

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The climate is very warm, with average minimum temperatures that are well above the state average and maximums among the highest at this level.

718 Rainfall

33.0 Max temp

22.5 Min temp

Walkability

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While 71.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average.

3.4 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min