Broome
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Broome is a laid-back coastal town at the edge of the Kimberley region, known for its stunning beaches, unique pearling history, and lively multicultural community. The city blends beautiful natural attractions with a rich Indigenous and settler heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
14,660
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-17.94°, 122.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,930
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
30.2°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
750 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BME
Distance
44 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.