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NSW · Richmond Valley Council
Broadwater, 2472
Est. population · Jun 2025
731
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.1%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,071/wk
Employment rate
53%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Broadwater offers a slower smaller community life in Richmond Valley Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Broadwater snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
731
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.0%
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
#134
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 41.2/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3535th in Australia
- State rank
- 1079th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #134 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #311 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
731(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +8.1% over 5 years · 86th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- +55
- Growth rank in NSW
- 86th 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 (~750), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,071
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 299
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 53%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 213 / 0 / 0 (+ 55 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)
- 24
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 134 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Most common offence types
- Arson8
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order9
- Breach Bail Conditions9
- Malicious Damage To Property12
- Steal From Motor Vehicle7
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
Public transport
39 public transport stops in this suburb
- 243 Baraang Dr
- 88 Bagotville Rd
- Broadwater Public School, Byrnes St
- Broadwater Rd After Plenkovich Rd
- Pacific Hwy After Matthes Lane
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 39 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.49
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
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
- Broadwater Koala ReserveNature reserve
- Broadwater ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ballina District Hospital (23.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 23
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.5
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
- 28° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 569 mm · ~71 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 612 mm · ~76 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 289 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 300 mm · ~38 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· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)14 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)30 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 FISCHER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure224 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26 RIVER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool205 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool19 GEORGE STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)122 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
2025· 22 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading25 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision36 TEVIOT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 PITT STREET RICHMOND 2753Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support97 FRANCIS STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PITT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
September 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure288 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Take away food and drink69 MARCH STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Subdivision239 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure17 DIGHT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)20 FAITHFULL STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care11 DRIFT ROAD RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Demolition; Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign1A BOURKE STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading3 40 BOWMAN STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 DIGHT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)41 WILLIAM COX DRIVE RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure317 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision2 COLLEGE STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 LENNOX STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)104 MARCH STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Co-living4 WEST MARKET STREET RICHMOND 2753Withdrawn
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)104 MARCH STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment100 OLD KURRAJONG ROAD RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)104 MARCH STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care76 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)33 BOURKE STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 LENNOX STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 FRANCIS STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
October 2024
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure245 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation35 TEVIOT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 DIGHT STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- 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 Australia29 BOSWORTH STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 WINDSOR STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport59 BOSWORTH STREET RICHMOND 2753Withdrawn
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation168 FRANCIS STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure48 WEST MARKET STREET RICHMOND 2753Determined
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)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.5 km away).
Coalition 61.4%Labor 38.6%
2.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BroadwaterLabor 37.8% · Coalition 62.2% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Evans HeadLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)8.6 km away
- WoodburnLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)9.4 km away
- WardellLabor 44.1% · Coalition 55.9% TPP (2025)10.2 km away
- Meerschaum ValeLabor 44.3% · Coalition 55.7% TPP (2025)13.8 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Richmond Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.