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Broomehill WA 6318

Broomehill is a small agricultural township in WA’s Great Southern, known for grain and sheep farming and a quiet country lifestyle. It’s the historic starting point of the Holland Track, attracting 4WD and heritage enthusiasts.

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Why families consider Broomehill

Predominantly farming families, farm workers, and long-term residents seeking a peaceful rural setting; community-focused with sport, volunteer groups, and seasonal agricultural rhythms.

Amenities & services

  • General store/service station and post services
  • Hotel/pub
  • Community Resource Centre
  • Playground and sports complex
  • Wider shopping, hospital, and supermarkets in Katanning (approx 20km south)
  • Tambellup Public Library – Norrish St, Tambellup
  • Katanning Public Library – Austral Terrace, Katanning

Transport & connectivity

  • No passenger rail (freight line only)
  • Transwa coach services available in nearby Tambellup/Katanning
  • School bus routes
  • Great Southern Highway
  • Broomehill–Kojonup Road
  • Tambellup–Broomehill Road
  • Broomehill–Gnowangerup Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Broomehill Recreation Complex (oval, tennis, bowls)
  • Broomehill Golf Club
  • Holland Track trailhead and heritage drive
  • Community hall and local events
  • Broomehill Recreation Reserve
  • Broomehill Golf Course greens
  • Holland Track trailhead precinct

Education context

Limited in-town childcare; families typically use family day care and centres in Katanning or Tambellup.

  • UWA Albany Centre – Albany
  • South Regional TAFE – Katanning campus
  • Curtin/Murdoch/ECU – Perth metropolitan campuses