Broadford, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Broadford VIC is 4,592 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadford is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Broadford is $314 per week ($1,361 per month). Broadford has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Broadford has a population density of 42 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Broadford is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadford is $1,507.

There were 403 recorded offences in Broadford in 2025-25, a rate of 88 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (149 offences).

Population
4,592
Census 2021
Median income
$712/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$314/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Broadford vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Broadford is $712 a week, 7% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 821st of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $314 a week, $2 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBroadfordTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$712/wk$767/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,519/wk$1,687/wk −10%$1,637/wk
Rent$314/wk$316/wk −1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,507/mo$1,723/mo −13%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.7%19.1% +1.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Broadford, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Broadford Population

4,592 residents at the 2021 Census.

Broadford Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
Ranked 5,262 of 14,663
Median Rent
$314/wk
$1,361 per month
Ranked 4,296 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,507/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Broadford Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,519/wk
Median rent $314/wk
Rent to income 20.7%

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

Median rent in Broadford against your income

About $6,582 a month
Median rent $314/wk
Left after rent $1,205/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Broadford Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
967
avg ICSEA score
1,163
total students
Broadford Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 814 students
969
ICSEA
Broadford Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 349 students
965
ICSEA

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

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Broadford Map

Broadford, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Broadford, Victoria: 37.2113°S, 145.0562°E

Broadford Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Broadford

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (2,293) Female 50.1% (2,305)

Population Density

42
people per km²
4,592 people · 110.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,860
Family income/wk

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
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.4%
New Zealand
0.9%
Germany
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%
Scotland
0.3%
Canada
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.5%
Greek
0.4%
German
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Serbian
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.4%
English
42.7%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
11.7%
German
4.5%
Italian
3.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Dutch
2.2%
Maltese
1.6%
Polish
0.9%
Greek
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.0%
Catholic
19.3%
Anglican
10.8%
Not stated
7.0%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.6% 1,508
Separated
4.2% 156
Divorced
10.4% 386
Widowed
5.2% 193
Never married
39.6% 1,471

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.0%
Couple: no children
26.4%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.7%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Broadford

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,773 occupied private dwellings in Broadford at the 2021 Census, 18.6% were rented, 32.0% owned outright and 46.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
32.0% 568 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.4% 823 dwellings
Rented
18.6% 330 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
10.7%
3 bedrooms
49.8%
4 bedrooms
31.9%
5 bedrooms
4.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
12.6%

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

Work, income and education in Broadford

Employment

Employed full-time
38.3% 1,280 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 693 people
Unemployed
3.2% 106 people
Not in labour force
37.8% 1,263 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.5%
Professionals
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Managers
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Labourers
8.3%
Sales Workers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Truck
2.1%
Walked only
1.4%
Train
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
16.6%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
3.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
22.8%
Management & Commerce
15.6%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Health
12.3%
Education
9.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.1%
Agriculture & Environment
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Information Technology
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.9%
Secondary: Government
22.7%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Pre-school
12.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.8%
Has need for assistance
6.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
547
Arthritis
217
Asthma
210
Diabetes
146
Lung condition
135
Heart disease
111
Cancer
78
Stroke
53
Kidney disease
50
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 541
Did not provide
84.5% 2,953

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.1% 493
Not a volunteer
85.9% 3,007

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 29
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
3.2% 114
Never served
95.8% 3,374

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
77
1971: 1980
59
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
46
2011: 2015
50
2016
6
2017
3
2019
3
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
39.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,849
Moved from VIC
230
Moved: same area (SA2)
184
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5: 14 hours
29.3%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.9%
Step family: no other children
10.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Other couple: children only
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Broadford Crime Statistics

403 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
149
Assault
74
Theft
65
Property Damage
38
Weapons
23
Break & Enter
22
Public Order
12
Drug Offences
9
Fraud
8
Traffic
2
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Broadford

The closest suburb to Broadford is Kilmore, 13.0 km away.

Kilmore
13.0 km away · income $738/wk · rent $340/wk
Wandong
16.4 km away · income $767/wk · rent $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadford

What is the population of Broadford VIC?

The population of Broadford VIC is 4,592 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 42 people per km². Broadford is ranked #1,691 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broadford?

The median personal income in Broadford VIC is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year. The median household income is $1,519 per week. Family income is $1,860 per week. Broadford is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broadford?

Median rent in Broadford VIC is $314 per week ($1,361 per month). Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Broadford ranks #4,296 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broadford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadford VIC is $1,507. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broadford?

The median age in Broadford VIC is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broadford a good suburb to live in?

Broadford is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,592. The median income is $712/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 20345. All dollar figures in AUD.