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Broadwater NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broadwater, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Broadwater NSW is 148 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadwater is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Broadwater is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Broadwater has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Broadwater has a population density of 27.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwater is $1,950.

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Broadwater Population

residents (Census 2021)

Broadwater Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$695/wk

$36,140 per year

#5585 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Broadwater Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (78) Female 46.2% (67)

Population Density

27.9

people per km²

148 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,833

Family income/wk

Broadwater Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Broadwater Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.3% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.7% 17 dwellings

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

Broadwater Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Broadwater Religion

No Religion

62.6%

Anglican

10.9%

Catholic

8.8%

Not stated

8.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.1%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broadwater Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Broadwater Employment

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Employed full-time

32.0% 31 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 20 people

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Not in labour force

47.4% 46 people

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

Broadwater Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.7%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

10.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.0%

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

Broadwater Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.5%

Managers

19.1%

Professionals

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Sales Workers

8.5%

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

Broadwater Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Creative Arts

12.2%

Architecture & Building

12.2%

Education

8.2%

Health

8.2%

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

Broadwater Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broadwater Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

21.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.5%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broadwater Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 69

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Separated

3.5% 4

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Divorced

15.7% 18

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Widowed

2.6% 3

👤

Never married

18.3% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broadwater Ancestry

Australian

38.5%

English

37.4%

Irish

7.5%

Scottish

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Dutch

2.3%

German

1.7%

Italian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broadwater School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

62.5%

Primary — Government

37.5%

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

Broadwater Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 10

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 246

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

Broadwater Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.5% 14

—

Not a volunteer

87.5% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broadwater Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

56.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Broadwater How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.0%

Car (passenger)

15.0%

Did not go to work

8.3%

Walked only

6.7%

Truck

5.0%

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

Broadwater Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

41.1%

3 vehicles

17.9%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Broadwater Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

42.0%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

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

Broadwater Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broadwater Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

259

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broadwater Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Broadwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

13.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broadwater Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.7%

Couple — no children

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broadwater Military Service

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Previously served

7.8% 9

👤

Never served

92.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Broadwater Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 13

—

Did not provide

88.4% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broadwater Children Ever Born

No children

7.7%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

41.0%

3 children

28.2%

4 children

12.8%

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

Broadwater When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Broadwater Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

40.5%

15–29 hours

3.6%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Broadwater Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broadwater Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved from NSW

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

Broadwater Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broadwater Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Broadwater

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,562/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Broadwater vs State & National Average

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Pop: 74 Income: $575/wk Rent: $140/wk

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Pop: 74 Income: $669/wk Rent: $197/wk

Duroby

Pop: 74 Income: $695/wk Rent: $240/wk

Hampden Hall

Pop: 74 Income: $695/wk Rent: $350/wk

Louth

Pop: 74 Income: $743/wk Rent: $130/wk

Niemur

Pop: 74 Income: $939/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadwater

What is the population of Broadwater NSW?

The population of Broadwater NSW is 148 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.9 people per km².Broadwater is ranked #7,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broadwater?

The median personal income in Broadwater NSW is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Broadwater is ranked #5,585 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broadwater?

Median rent in Broadwater NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Broadwater ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broadwater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwater NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broadwater?

The median age in Broadwater NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broadwater a good suburb to live in?

Broadwater is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 148.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 10576. All dollar figures in AUD.