Broome, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

14,660 Population 48/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$32,685 median income, 6.6% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Broome, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,685

57% below

$32,685 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

6.6%

83% above

Avg Temperature

81°F

288 sunny days/yr

Is Broome a Good Place to Live?

3.2 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Broome residents earn a median household income of $32,685 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,685. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,393 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broome is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Broome has an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,660

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density48/mi²

Foreign Born16.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$32,685

Per Capita$32,685

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$629

Housing

B+

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership39.8%

Housing Units5,864

Climate

Avg Temp81°F

Sunny Days288/yr

Rain26.5 in/yr

Elevation39 ft

Did You Know?

16.2% of residents are foreign-born.