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Broadford VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broadford, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Broadford VIC is 4,592 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadford is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Broadford is $314 per week ($1,361 per month). Broadford has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Broadford has a population density of 41.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Broadford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadford is $1,507.

There were 403 recorded offences in Broadford in 2025-25, a rate of 88 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (149 offences).

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Broadford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Broadford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$314/wk

$1,361 per month

#4296 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,507/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Broadford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (2,293) Female 50.1% (2,305)

Population Density

41.7

people per km²

4,592 people · 110.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,860

Family income/wk

Broadford Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Broadford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.8% 568 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.2% 823 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Broadford Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

2.5%

India

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

France

0.2%

Canada

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

Greece

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Broadford Religion

No Religion

53.5%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

11.3%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broadford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Broadford Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.8%

Italian

16.9%

Greek

10.8%

Bengali

9.2%

Spanish

9.2%

German

7.7%

Cantonese

6.2%

Arabic

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Broadford Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 1,280 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 693 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 106 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 1,263 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Broadford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Broadford Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Professionals

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Managers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

Labourers

8.3%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Broadford Field of Study

Engineering

22.8%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Health

12.3%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Information Technology

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Broadford Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broadford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broadford Marital Status

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Married

40.6% 1,508

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Separated

4.2% 156

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Divorced

10.4% 386

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Widowed

5.2% 193

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Never married

39.6% 1,471

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broadford Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

32.2%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

8.8%

Other

3.8%

German

3.4%

Italian

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.7%

Maltese

1.2%

Polish

0.7%

Greek

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broadford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.9%

Secondary — Government

22.7%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Pre-school

12.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Broadford Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.4% 643

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No need for assistance

92.6% 8,064

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Broadford Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.1% 493

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 3,007

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broadford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Broadford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.6%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

2.1%

Walked only

1.4%

Train

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Broadford Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Broadford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

49.8%

4 bedrooms

31.9%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Broadford Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broadford Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

229

Indigenous residents

8,569

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broadford Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

547

Arthritis

217

Asthma

210

Diabetes

146

Lung condition

135

Heart disease

111

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Broadford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broadford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.0%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broadford Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 29

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

3.2% 114

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Never served

95.8% 3,374

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Broadford Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 541

—

Did not provide

84.5% 2,953

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broadford Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

12.3%

2 children

28.4%

3 children

19.5%

4 children

7.9%

5+ children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Broadford When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Broadford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Broadford Household Size

1 person

28.7%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broadford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,849

Moved from VIC

230

Moved — same area (SA2)

184

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Broadford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.9%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.3%

Other couple — children only

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broadford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 403 total

Justice Procedures

149

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Break & Enter

Public Order

Drug Offences

Fraud

Traffic

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Broadford Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

1,163

total students

Broadford Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 814 students

969

ICSEA

Broadford Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 349 students

965

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Broadford Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,519/wk

Median Rent $314/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Broadford

Your weekly income

≈ $6,582/month

Median rent $314/wk

Left after rent $1,205/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Broadford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,299 Income: $625/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 2,301 Income: $732/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 2,308 Income: $826/wk Rent: $400/wk

St Arnaud

Pop: 2,318 Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk

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Pop: 2,359 Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 2,365 Income: $863/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadford

What is the population of Broadford VIC?

The population of Broadford VIC is 4,592 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.7 people per km².Broadford is ranked #1,691 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broadford?

The median personal income in Broadford VIC is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,519 per week.Family income is $1,860 per week.Broadford is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broadford?

Median rent in Broadford VIC is $314 per week ($1,361 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Broadford ranks #4,296 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broadford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadford VIC is $1,507. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broadford?

The median age in Broadford VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broadford a good suburb to live in?

Broadford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,592.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20345. All dollar figures in AUD.