Broughton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Broughton NSW is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broughton is $1,031 per week ($53,612 per year). Median rent in Broughton is $685 per week ($2,968 per month). Broughton has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Broughton has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broughton is $5,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Broughton in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Broughton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Broughton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,031/wk
$53,612 per year
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Median Rent
$685/wk
$2,968 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$5,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Broughton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.3% (39) Female 55.7% (49)

Population Density

12.2
people per km²
85 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,650
Family income/wk

Broughton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Broughton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 24 dwellings

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

Broughton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Broughton Religion

No Religion
43.2%
Anglican
19.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
9.1%
Not stated
8.0%
Catholic
6.8%
Pentecostal
5.7%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broughton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Broughton Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 18 people
Employed part-time
37.3% 19 people
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Not in labour force
27.5% 14 people

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

Broughton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

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

Broughton Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
21.7%
Managers
19.6%
Professionals
19.6%
Labourers
17.4%
Sales Workers
13.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.7%

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

Broughton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.1%
Society & Culture
19.2%
Architecture & Building
15.4%
Agriculture & Environment
15.4%
Health
15.4%
Engineering
11.5%

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

Broughton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broughton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
13.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
24.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broughton Marital Status

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Married
63.4% 45
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Divorced
11.3% 8
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Widowed
4.2% 3
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Never married
21.1% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broughton Ancestry

English
25.4%
Australian
22.2%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
15.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
Italian
4.8%
Dutch
3.2%
Welsh
2.4%
Other
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broughton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.3%
Secondary — Government
35.3%
Vocational Education
29.4%

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

Broughton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.8% 3
No need for assistance
98.2% 160

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

Broughton Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.3% 20
Not a volunteer
68.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broughton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.4%
Did not go to work
19.2%
Walked only
15.4%

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

Broughton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
29.6%

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

Broughton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.6%
3 bedrooms
40.5%
4 bedrooms
24.3%
5 bedrooms
13.5%

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

Broughton Population Mobility

3.9%
moved in the last year
28.4%
moved in the last 5 years
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broughton Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
136
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broughton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Broughton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broughton Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.7%
Couple — children under 15
38.2%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broughton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.9% 16
Did not provide
77.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broughton Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
2 children
57.9%
5+ children
15.8%

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

Broughton When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
6

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

Broughton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
18.8%
15–29 hours
30.4%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
8.7%

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

Broughton Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
64.3%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broughton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved from NSW
4

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

Broughton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broughton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Broughton Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $2,550/wk
Median Rent $685/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Broughton

≈ $11,050/month
Median rent $685/wk
Left after rent $1,865/wk
Rent share 26.9%

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Broughton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broughton

What is the population of Broughton NSW?

The population of Broughton NSW is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Broughton?

The median personal income in Broughton NSW is $1,031 per week, or $53,612 per year.The median household income is $2,550 per week.Family income is $2,650 per week.

How much is rent in Broughton?

Median rent in Broughton NSW is $685 per week ($2,968 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Broughton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broughton NSW is $5,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broughton?

The median age in Broughton NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broughton a good suburb to live in?

Broughton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 85.The median income is $1,031/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 10602. All dollar figures in AUD.