Overall score
Broome
44.3/100
Kununurra
30.3/100
Broome vs Kununurra, WA Suburb Comparison
Broome for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroomeKununurra
Crime rate
Broome
277.9 / 1k
Kununurra
277.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broome
196
Kununurra
26
Population
Broome
3,797
Kununurra
5,494
Metric leadBroome 6Kununurra 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kununurra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 277.9 / 1k | 277.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.4/100 | 0.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 26 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Population | 3,797 | 5,494 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broome is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Kununurra is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Broome is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Kununurra answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and a larger local community.
On balance, investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kununurra, while Broome remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.