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Broadwood WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broadwood, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Broadwood WA is 759 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadwood is $1,508 per week ($78,416 per year). Median rent in Broadwood is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Broadwood has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Broadwood has a population density of 75.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Broadwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwood is $2,200.

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Broadwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Broadwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,508/wk

$78,416 per year

#121 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Broadwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (394) Female 48.4% (369)

Population Density

75.3

people per km²

759 people · 10.1 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,524

Family income/wk

Broadwood 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Broadwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

28.0% 46 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

72.0% 118 dwellings

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

Broadwood Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

5.0%

India

3.3%

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

Broadwood Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Catholic

28.8%

Anglican

10.7%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Not stated

3.1%

Baptist

3.0%

Other Religions Tot

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broadwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Broadwood Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

25.0%

Other

22.2%

French

13.9%

German

13.9%

Korean

8.3%

Gujarati

8.3%

Hindi

8.3%

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

Broadwood Employment

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Employed full-time

62.0% 309 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 117 people

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Unemployed

1.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

13.3% 66 people

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

Broadwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Broadwood Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Managers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Sales Workers

2.8%

Labourers

1.7%

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

Broadwood Field of Study

Engineering

33.4%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Education

10.5%

Health

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

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

Broadwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broadwood Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

2.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

1.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.8%

$4,000+/wk

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broadwood Marital Status

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Married

58.6% 320

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Separated

3.1% 17

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Divorced

4.6% 25

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Widowed

1.3% 7

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Never married

32.4% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broadwood Ancestry

English

31.0%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.5%

Italian

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Indian

2.8%

German

2.6%

Maori

2.0%

Dutch

1.7%

New Zealander

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broadwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.6%

Secondary — Catholic

18.1%

Primary — Catholic

15.4%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

Pre-school

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

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

Broadwood Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.0% 14

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No need for assistance

99.0% 1,455

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

Broadwood Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 107

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 412

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broadwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Broadwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bus

1.0%

Truck

1.0%

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

Broadwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.7%

2 vehicles

47.9%

3 vehicles

22.3%

4+ vehicles

19.1%

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

Broadwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

7.5%

4 bedrooms

67.1%

5 bedrooms

21.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Broadwood Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

43.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

84.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broadwood Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,408

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broadwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Broadwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$500-$649/wk

0.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broadwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.6%

Couple — no children

20.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broadwood Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 13

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Never served

97.5% 516

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Broadwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.6% 39

—

Did not provide

92.4% 476

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broadwood Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

9.5%

5+ children

1.8%

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

Broadwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Broadwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.9%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Broadwood Household Size

1 person

5.5%

2 persons

30.9%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

26.8%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broadwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

601

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Broadwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.3%

Step family — no other children

11.6%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broadwood Schools

schools nearby

government

937

avg ICSEA score

2,827

total students

Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Government

Primary · K-6 · 68 students

1029

ICSEA

Goldfields Baptist College Independent

Combined · PP-11 · 239 students

1017

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 193 students

994

ICSEA

O'Connor Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 761 students

922

ICSEA

O'Connor Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 52 students

920

ICSEA

South Kalgoorlie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 350 students

909

ICSEA

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 854 students

890

ICSEA

Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 47 students

879

ICSEA

Boulder Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 263 students

869

ICSEA

Fairbridge College - Kalgoorlie Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Broadwood Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,557/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Broadwood

Your weekly income

≈ $15,414/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $3,237/wk

Rent share 9.0%

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Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

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Nickol

Income: $1,662/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $1,665/wk Rent: $315/wk Save: $5/wk

Broadwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Wickepin

Pop: 380 Income: $731/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bandy Creek

Pop: 383 Income: $958/wk Rent: $263/wk

Hyden

Pop: 384 Income: $1,013/wk Rent: $175/wk

Kalumburu

Pop: 388 Income: $315/wk Rent: $75/wk

Wandering

Pop: 391 Income: $768/wk Rent: $200/wk

Lange

Pop: 394 Income: $638/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadwood

What is the population of Broadwood WA?

The population of Broadwood WA is 759 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 75.3 people per km².Broadwood is ranked #4,373 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broadwood?

The median personal income in Broadwood WA is $1,508 per week, or $78,416 per year.The median household income is $3,557 per week.Family income is $3,524 per week.Broadwood is ranked #121 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broadwood?

Median rent in Broadwood WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Broadwood ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broadwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadwood WA is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broadwood?

The median age in Broadwood WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broadwood a good suburb to live in?

Broadwood is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 759.The median income is $1,508/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 50184. All dollar figures in AUD.