Broome: It's summer year-round at this affordable beach town

In the idyllic resort town of Broome, Western Australia, the median house price is $492,500, according to Domain’s latest House Price Report. This figure may seem modest compared to the costs of the east coast, but for Broome residents, its value is just the same.

Even the town’s prestige market, entailing big blocks, many bedrooms, modern designs, spacious yards, and pools, generally peaks just above one million dollars – a price reserved for two-bedders in the main pockets of Sydney.

So, what exactly are you getting for your money in this fabulous tourist spot on the west coast? Well, there’s the town’s eternal summer vibe, breathtaking landscapes where red ochre cliffs meet turquoise seas, and the epitome of a relaxed lifestyle.

Endless summer

Stephen Cole, elite property consultant at Ray White Broome, relocated to the area in 2013 with his family to enjoy its outdoor-centric lifestyle. He highlights the town’s growing appeal as a gateway to adventure.

“Broome holds a varied crowd of long-time locals, holidaymakers who chose to stay, and families seeking a more fulfilling lifestyle, such as myself,” says Cole. “Buyers are attracted to the slow-paced lifestyle we enjoy and the fact that Western Australia is simply less busy than other states, meaning we have more outdoor space to share.”

Cole notes that during the dry “tourist” season, Broome’s population can surge to 75,000, driven by its mild 30-degree winter days, attracting those escaping cold climates. Meanwhile, the wet season sees this number shrink back to around 16,300 permanent residents.

“With all our warm weather, it’s only fitting that we have some of Australia’s most breathtaking beaches to cool off at,” adds Cole. “Most locals will visit the beach at least once a day for a morning swim, a stunning sunset, or an afternoon stroll – no commute to and from work really frees up your time.”

The best of Broome

Despite its status as a bustling tourist spot, Broome maintains a serene vibe, delighting residents with its humble charm. A place where people catch up for meals in the town’s multicultural heart, Chinatown, and see a movie at the world’s oldest operating outdoor cinema, Sun Pictures.

“It’s often easy to forget how remote we are when our town comes alive with multiple restaurants, bars, cafes, events, traditions, culture, and many visitors,” says Cole. “You can fit so much more into a day or nothing at all.”

Well-known attractions like the 22-kilometre-long Cable Beach, famous for its sunset camel rides, are often the first image seen when Googling Broome. But then there are also the hidden gems waiting to be explored.

“Broome is a cultural melting pot, evident in its cuisine, festivals, and community life,” says Cole. “Then there are unique natural phenomena like the Staircase to the Moon, where a full moon rises over Roebuck Bay’s tidal flats, underscoring the beauty of living in Broome.”

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Designed by renowned Perth architect Paul Meschiatti, settle in for picture postcard sunrises over the Bay, a front row seat to the breathtaking Staircase to the Moon and sweeping views of the turquoise waters Broome is so famous for.