Broome at a glance
4,241
People
$741,000
Median sale
$1,024/wk
Median rent
7.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Broome › Forrest St
$580,000
Last sold
24 Mar 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
7
Car spaces
929 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$580,000
24 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Broome (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $766/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Broome at a glance
4,241
People
$741,000
Median sale
$1,024/wk
Median rent
7.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Broome
-21.7%
Median sale
Suburb $741,000
+1.99 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 7.19%
Suburb median $741,000 from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 929 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $1,024/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 929 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Broome at a glance
4,241
People
$741,000
Median sale
$1,024/wk
Median rent
7.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 36 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Broome Property SpecialistsLoads of potential on this large 929sqm corner block with R30 zoning in the highly sought-after Old Broome location, this property offers exceptional potential. With ample space to customize to your lifestyle, the possibilities are endless. You can create a stunning outdoor oasis with a pool, start a chicken coop, cultivate a vegetable garden, and still have plenty of room for children and pets to play. Fully gated and secure, this residence boasts a flexible floorplan featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.
The home offers the perfect blend of peace and privacy, enhanced by wraparound fencing and lush, mature tropical gardens. Two gated barn-door entrances provide abundant secure parking and lead to a 6.2 x 6.2sqm shed with a mezzanine level-ideal for vehicle or boat storage, or your next project.
Inside, the light-filled, tiled interior features open-plan living and dining areas, amplified by louvre windows that allow for plenty of natural light and air flow. At the heart of the home is a well-appointed kitchen equipped with a large oven, gas cooktop, and ample bench and cupboard space. Additional highlights include a spacious main bathroom, separate laundry, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, security screens, and more.
All three bedrooms come with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, with the oversized master bedroom featuring louvre windows for a touch of style and enhanced ventilation.
The expansive backyard, complete with mature gardens, offers a blank canvas for the new owners. The large rear alfresco area is perfect for entertaining, while the sizable shed with mezzanine provides additional storage or project space.
Conveniently located in Old Broome, the property is within close proximity to the newly revitalized Town Beach precinct, home to the iconic 'Staircase to the Moon', Thursday night markets, and a boat ramp for the water enthusiasts. You're also just minutes from Matsos Brewery, The Mangrove Hotel, Chinatown, and the Courthouse Markets.
To learn more about this exceptional property or to schedule a private viewing, please contact Chris McCartney: 0437 519 630 or email: chris@broomepropertyspecialists.com.au
Shire Rates: approx. $3,500pa
Water Rates: approx. $1,500pa
Built in 1973
Land size: 929sqm (R30 zoning)
Listing description written by Chris McCartney, Broome Property Specialists — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.