Results
5.2% employment growth, diverse industries, competitive regional salaries
Broome’s employment grew by 5.2% over the past year, significantly outpacing Western Australia's growth rate of 3.4%. With over 7,000 people employed in Broome (approximately 55% full-time and 40% part-time), the town offers genuine career diversity and long-term opportunity.

Beyond tourism and agriculture
While Broome’s economy has historically been rooted in tourism and agriculture, it is now expanding into renewable energy, healthcare, and the creative industries. From mining operations to technological advancements, Broome is embracing future-focused industries, creating exciting career opportunities.
The professional opportunity
Broome offers a distinctive professional landscape where career progression is possible without the fierce competition and lifestyle sacrifices found in larger cities. Here, skilled professionals are valued contributors within a collaborative business community, where innovation, flexibility, and work–life balance are core values.

Competitive edge
Career progression in Broome often accelerates due to the town’s smaller size and lower cost of living. Compared to In larger cities like Perth, professionals may spend years working toward senior roles while managing long commutes and high living costs. In Broome, employers compete for talent by offering genuine career advancement opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and compensation packages that reflect the town’s more affordable lifestyle.
The Broome network effect
Business relationships in Broome extend beyond boardrooms and offices. Industry connections develop over beachside coffee meetings, local community events, and weekend bushwalking trips. It’s a tight-knit professional community that creates valuable, relationship-driven business opportunities. Median annual full-time earnings in Broome typically range from $60,000 to $80,000 depending on the industry, highlighting the region’s stability and growing economic potential.







