Median house price
$1.51M
+76% change
NSW · Newcastle Council
Broadmeadow, 2292
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,592
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
34
Median income
$1,653/wk
Employment rate
63.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,510,000
Languages at home
13.2%non-English
Most common: Macedonian, Mandarin, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Newcastle Council, Broadmeadow is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. For metro suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands around average here: softer parks and green space, plus safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Broadmeadow snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$640/wk
Population (ERP)
1,592
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#79
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
99th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
43rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
82nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 29% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2055th in Australia
- State rank
- 611th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #79 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #445 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $735
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 54
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,510,000
- Median price change
- +76.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,592(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 43th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +59
- Growth rank in NSW
- 43th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,688
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,653
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 774
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,856
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 466 / 128 / 95 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 488
- Against the person
- 81
- Against property
- 205
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 306.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
- Malicious Damage To Property51
- Other Theft37
- Steal From Motor Vehicle74
- Transport Regulatory Offences167
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 14
- Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
- 1,092.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 82th
School list
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1206 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 1,080 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,094 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 869 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 47 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1078 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 439 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1030 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 123 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 306 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,176 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Merewether Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 139 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- New Lambton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Little Kindy BroadmeadowLang Roadkindergarten
- The Rumpus Room Chathamkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- Broadmeadow Station
- CCP Brown Rd
- LFT Graham Rd
- PDT Graham Rd
- STR/LFT To P2/3
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
156 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 4 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 9 fast food · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 20 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 66 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 85/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.37
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 11.85
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.18
Food & drink(20)
- Bar
- Crema Coffee HouseCafe
- Jordan’s Bakery & CafeCafe
- Silver Car Wash CafeCafe
- The Little French CafeCafe
54-56 Belford Street
- Clarry's Take AwayFast food
- Darby's Fresh BakedFast food
- Henny PennyFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
80 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- SubwayFast food
Unit 1 129 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Sunnyside TakeawayFast food
- Newmarket BarPub
- Sunnyside TavernPub
- The Premier HotelPub
- @ Thai TownRestaurant
- Restaurant
- Seoul BBQRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Singo’s Bulk MeatButcher
- Newcastle Farmer's MarketMarketplace
- IGASupermarket
Community(5)
- Little Kindy BroadmeadowKindergarten
11 Lang Road, Broadmeadow
- The Rumpus Room ChathamKindergarten
- Hunter School of the Performing ArtsSchool
Broadmeadow
- Merewether High SchoolSchool
- Newcastle Dance AcademySchool
Health & services(6)
- Broadmeadow Medical CentreClinic
- Marie Stopes NewcastleClinic
- ABC OrthodonticsDentist
31 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Broadmeadow Surgical CentreMedical clinic
- Animal Referral and Emergency CentreVeterinary
4 Lang Road, Broadmeadow
- New Lambton Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Arthur ParkPark
- Coorumbung Road ReservePark
- Playground
- Broadmeadow Race CourseSports centre
- Scott MunroSports centre
- WellFitSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(30)
26 bus stops · 4 train stations
Other(57)
- IceboxAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Forma Health & RehabilitationAlternative
- Coles RefrigerationAppliance
141 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Betting RingAttraction
- Bicycle Parking
- A1 BestBrothel
- Nine Ways Wholesale CarsCar
- Auto Parts ProfessionalsCar Parts
- High Voltage Car AudioCar Parts
- Instant Winscreens & TintingCar Parts
- JAS OceaniaCar Parts
- Car repair
- Gallagher Smash RepairsCar repair
- Silver Car Wash & DetailingCar wash
147 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Carpet CourtCarpet
143 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Newy WorkwearClothes
- Children's Court of NSWCourthouse
- Drinking water
- CNW Electrical WholesaleElectronics
18 Newton Street, Broadmeadow
- Harvey NormanElectronics
- Like-nu AppliancesElectronics
- John Farnham RoomEvents Venue
- Showground Exhibition CentreExhibition Centre
- BelfloraFlorist
226 Denison Street
- James Murray Funeral Directors Pty LtdFuneral Directors
- Garden
- Guest House
- HairologyHairdresser
- Newcastle Home Timber And HardwareHardware
- Frontline HobbiesHobby
- FrostsLocksmith
- Graeme Morris MotorcyclesMotorcycle
- KTM NewcastleMotorcycle
140 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
- Newcastle KawasakiMotorcycle
- Motorcycle Parking
- Float ParkingParking
- Parking (24)
- Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
- Pet QuartersPet
- Shell Nine WaysPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- LifeWay Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
48 Blackall Street
- Place of worship
- Post Box (2)
- Broadmeadow Post OfficePost office
102-108 Belford Street
- Shelter (2)
- Kidsmile Health GroupSocial Facility
- Newcastle Bridge ClubSocial Facility
- Polish Association NewcastleSocial Facility
- Fishing Camping SuperstoreSports
- Newcastle Entertainment CentreStadium
- Taxi
- Telephone (3)
- Ticket Validator (2)
- Astro Tile NewcastleTrade
- APC ProstheticsYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arthur ParkPark
- Coorumbung Road ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- LifeWay Lutheran Church
48 Blackall Street
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Newcastle Eye Hospital (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Broadmeadow Medical CentreClinic
- Broadmeadow Surgical CentreDoctor
- Forma Health & RehabilitationAlternative
- Marie Stopes NewcastleClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 51
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 13 proposals
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 MELVILLE ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station34 JACKSON STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure125 DARLING STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 CURLEY ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Under Assessment
- Demolition3 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and paving80 GOSFORD ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Subdivision164 BROADMEADOW ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
March 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia10 CAMERON STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Withdrawn
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation41 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Withdrawn
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 BLACKALL STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure125 DARLING STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Supporting Development84 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign104-106 LAMBTON ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
November 2025
- Recreation facility (indoor); Recreation facility (outdoor); Hours of operation and trading20 CURLEY ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space38 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space19 BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign96 LAMBTON ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Access ramp; Business identification sign1 NEWTON STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Under Assessment
July 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign96 LAMBTON ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool37 POKOLBIN STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space19 BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry2 DENNEY STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool195 BROADMEADOW ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
May 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Commercial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia42 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 MELVILLE ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Advertising and signage; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2A BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 COORUMBUNG ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)14 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 CURLEY ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
January 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise68 LAMBTON ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Commercial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia42 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 BRUNKER ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
September 2024
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2A BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Withdrawn
- Subdivision26 TERALBA ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle repair station2 DENNEY STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hardware and building supply75 BROADMEADOW ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision117 DARLING STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2A BELFORD STREET BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
June 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure205 BROADMEADOW ROAD BROADMEADOW 2292Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Broadmeadow Railway Locomotive DepotMain Northern railway, BroadmeadowSHR
- Premiers and Railway Commissioners Rail Car CollectionBroadmeadowSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
- Member of Parliament
- Sharon CLAYDON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,226
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.2%Labor 70.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.8 km away).
Coalition 23.8%Labor 76.2%
5.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Hamilton NorthLabor 76.8% · Coalition 23.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- HamiltonLabor 77.7% · Coalition 22.3% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Adamstown NorthLabor 74.2% · Coalition 25.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Lambton EastLabor 73.4% · Coalition 26.6% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Beaumont ParkLabor 75.8% · Coalition 24.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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