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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Broadwater Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,062/wk
$55,224 per year
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Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$596/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Broadwater Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (38) Female 51.3% (40)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
75 people · 78.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Broadwater Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Broadwater Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 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
28.4%
Anglican
19.4%
Catholic
17.9%
Not stated
13.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.0%
Lattr day Snts
6.0%
Baptist
4.5%
Church Christ
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broadwater Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Broadwater Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
100.0%

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

Broadwater Employment

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Employed full-time
71.4% 35 people
Employed part-time
8.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
20.4% 10 people

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

Broadwater Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.0%
Certificate I/II
12.0%

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

Broadwater Occupation

Managers
73.9%
Community & Personal Service
26.1%

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

Broadwater Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
44.4%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Engineering
11.1%
Society & Culture
11.1%

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

$1,000-$1,249/wk
46.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broadwater Marital Status

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Married
57.6% 38
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Divorced
12.1% 8
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Widowed
4.5% 3
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Never married
25.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broadwater Ancestry

Australian
48.8%
English
20.2%
Irish
10.7%
Filipino
9.5%
Scottish
7.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broadwater School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Broadwater Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 138

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

Broadwater Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.6% 16
Not a volunteer
70.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broadwater How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.6%
Walked only
17.4%

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

Broadwater Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
17.2%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
41.4%

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

Broadwater Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Broadwater Population Mobility

7.6%
moved in the last year
21.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broadwater Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broadwater Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Mental health
4

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

Broadwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.9%
$3,500+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broadwater Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.7%
Couple — no children
37.0%
Couple — no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broadwater Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 6
Did not provide
89.7% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broadwater Children Ever Born

No children
44.4%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
22.2%

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

Broadwater When Migrants Arrived

2017
4

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

Broadwater Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
22.4%
15–29 hours
16.3%
Did not do domestic work
32.7%

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

Broadwater Household Size

1 person
31.3%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broadwater Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from VIC
5

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 Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Justice Procedures
4
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Broadwater Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,593/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Broadwater

≈ $6,903/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $1,478/wk
Rent share 7.2%

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.