Cable Beach

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Cable Beach revolves around the coast. The 22-kilometre beach itself is the drawcard, whether for sunset camel rides, four-wheel-driving on the sand, or simply watching the famous Staircase to the Moon phenomenon on the right tide. The suburb's resort strip has grown up around this, with beachfront hotels, cafes and restaurants catering to both residents and the steady flow of visitors who come north for the Broome climate.

Because Cable Beach effectively merges into greater Broome, residents also draw on the wider town's dining and social scene, from waterfront seafood at Town Beach to the pearling-history pubs and markets in Chinatown. It's a community used to a seasonal rhythm, busier and more social through the Dry season when the tourist trade peaks.

Shopping

Local shopping needs are covered by a small village-style centre within Cable Beach, while the bulk of Broome's retail, including the main Boulevard Shopping Centre and Chinatown precinct, is a short drive away. Everyday grocery runs, banking and specialty stores are all easily reached without needing to leave the greater Broome area.

Getting around

Cable Beach is well connected to the rest of Broome by a short drive along Cable Beach Road, linking through to the neighbouring suburbs of Djugun and Bilingurr and into the Broome town centre itself. Broome International Airport, just a few minutes from the suburb, provides regular flights to Perth and other regional centres, which matters given the remoteness of the region.

Most households rely on cars given the distances involved and the lack of extensive public transport infrastructure, though a local bus service links Cable Beach with central Broome. Cycling is popular for shorter local trips thanks to the flat terrain and dedicated paths near the coast.

Schools & families

Families in Cable Beach have access to Broome's established schools, with several primary and secondary options in the surrounding suburbs of Djugun and Bilingurr as well as central Broome. The suburb's relatively young median age of 34 reflects its appeal to families and workers who have settled in the area, drawn by the outdoor lifestyle and the tight-knit feel of a smaller northern community.

Parks & recreation

Beyond the beach, Cable Beach offers golf at the local course, coastal walking and four-wheel-drive tracks, and easy access to Broome's other natural attractions, including Roebuck Bay and the pearl farms that helped build the town's history. The dunes and foreshore reserves along the coast are popular for early morning walks and fishing, and the area's near-constant sunshine makes outdoor recreation a year-round pursuit rather than a seasonal one.

The property market

Cable Beach's property market reflects its status as both a lifestyle destination and a working coastal suburb. The median house price sits at $690,000, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $283,000, giving buyers a real spread of entry points. Median rent of $980 a week points to strong demand from both the resident workforce and the tourism sector's need for rental accommodation.

Houses dominate current listings at 53%, followed by apartments and units at 31%, townhouses at 10% and vacant land making up the remaining 6%. Recent house price growth of 12.2% suggests solid buyer confidence in the area, likely underpinned by its unique coastal position, limited supply, and enduring appeal as one of WA's premier beach addresses.