Overall score
Broome
44.3/100
Cable Beach
33.0/100
Broome vs Cable Beach, WA Suburb Comparison
Broome for retirees and families; Cable Beach for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroomeCable Beach
Crime rate
Broome
269.9 / 1k
Cable Beach
269.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broome
196
Cable Beach
32
Population
Broome
3,797
Cable Beach
5,730
Metric leadBroome 5Cable Beach 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBroome
- Best for familiesBroome
- Best for beach lifestyleCable Beach
- Best for best valueCable Beach
- Best for best schoolsBroome
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Broome | Cable Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 269.9 / 1k | 269.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.4/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 14 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 32 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Population | 3,797 | 5,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Broome is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Cable Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Cable Beach is shaped by the coast, Broome offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Broome pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Cable Beach is the better pick for housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Broome the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cable Beach.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.