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Broadwater VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broadwater, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Broadwater VIC is 75 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadwater is $1,062 per week ($55,224 per year). Median rent in Broadwater is $115 per week ($498 per month). Broadwater has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Broadwater has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwater is $596.
There were 5 recorded offences in Broadwater in 2025-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (4 offences).
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Broadwater Population
Broadwater Median Income & Rent
Broadwater Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Broadwater Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Broadwater Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Broadwater Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Broadwater Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Broadwater Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Broadwater Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Broadwater Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Broadwater Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Broadwater Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Broadwater Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Broadwater Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Broadwater Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Broadwater Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Broadwater Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Broadwater School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Broadwater Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Broadwater Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Broadwater How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Broadwater Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Broadwater Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Broadwater Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Broadwater Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Broadwater Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Broadwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Broadwater Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Broadwater Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Broadwater Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Broadwater When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Broadwater Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Broadwater Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Broadwater Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Broadwater Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Broadwater Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Broadwater Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Broadwater vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadwater
What is the population of Broadwater VIC?
The population of Broadwater VIC is 75 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Broadwater?
The median personal income in Broadwater VIC is $1,062 per week, or $55,224 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.
How much is rent in Broadwater?
Median rent in Broadwater VIC is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Broadwater?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwater VIC is $596. 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 VIC is 45 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 Victoria with a population of 75.The median income is $1,062/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20347. All dollar figures in AUD.