Broughton VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Broughton VIC is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broughton is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Broughton has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Broughton has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Broughton in 2024-24, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Broughton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Broughton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$661/wk
$34,372 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Broughton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (30) Female 50.0% (30)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
65 people · 173.2 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Broughton 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
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Broughton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 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
29.5%
Christian (other)
27.9%
Salvation Army
18.0%
Not stated
11.5%
Anglican
6.6%
Uniting Church
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broughton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Broughton Employment

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Employed full-time
40.8% 20 people
Employed part-time
20.4% 10 people
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Not in labour force
38.8% 19 people

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

Broughton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Broughton Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Labourers
26.7%

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

Broughton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Education
50.0%

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

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broughton Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 22
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Widowed
9.3% 4
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Never married
39.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broughton Ancestry

Australian
60.6%
English
18.2%
Other
9.1%
Scottish
7.6%
German
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broughton School & University Attendance

Pre-school
25.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
25.0%
Secondary — Government
25.0%

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

Broughton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 119

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

Broughton Volunteering

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Volunteer
59.1% 26
Not a volunteer
40.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broughton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Car (passenger)
20.0%
Walked only
15.0%
Other
15.0%

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

Broughton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Broughton Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Broughton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broughton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
112
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broughton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Diabetes
3
Stroke
3

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

Broughton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$650-$799/wk
26.5%
$800-$999/wk
29.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broughton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
59.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.4%
Couple — no children
8.5%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broughton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.7% 13
Did not provide
72.3% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broughton Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Broughton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
22.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Broughton Household Size

2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
36.4%
4 persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size 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 2024-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024

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

Broughton Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Broughton

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,687/wk
Rent share

Broughton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broughton

What is the population of Broughton VIC?

The population of Broughton VIC is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Broughton?

The median personal income in Broughton VIC is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

What is the median age in Broughton?

The median age in Broughton VIC is 42 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 Victoria with a population of 65.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20355. All dollar figures in AUD.