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VIC · Mitchell Council

Broadford, VIC, 3658

Current weather

11.4°CRain showers

93% humidity · 20.8 km/h wind · 13.4° / 9.5° today · 18.8 mm rain

Desirability index

28.1/100

#377 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Broadford is a smaller suburban community in the Mitchell area, home to around 4,592 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 332 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-46%), roughly 72.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 16 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,592
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,519
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
130 of 1,905
Median monthly mortgage
$1,507
Employment rate
58%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
156 / 71 / 4

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
332
Against the person
85
Against property
114
Rate per 1,000 residents
72.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 54 residents
State safety percentile
63.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-45.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage32
  • B49 Other Theft21
  • C32 Drug Possession20
  • D11 Firearms Offences19
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order67

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
967
  • Broadford Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Broadford Secondary CollegeSecondary

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Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Broadford Railway Station
  • Broadford Station
  • Broadford Station/High St

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Roadworks & transport

16 active roadworks / incidents

  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 13/01/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SHORT STREET, UNNAMED12 Jan 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 30/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HIGH STREET, PINNIGER STREET29 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Inland Rail works between 5/5/26 to 16/8/26, shuttle flow in place and vehicles wider than 3.5m are not permitted during this timeHIGH STREET, BROADFORD-KILMORE-HUME OUT RAMP ON04 May 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
  • Inland Rail works between 5/5/26 to 16/8/26, shuttle flow in place and vehicles wider than 3.5m are not permitted during this timeMARCHBANKS ROAD, HIGH STREET04 May 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-FLOWERDALE RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

67 planning-related records

2021· 33 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Multi lot subdivision
    178 HIGH STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-lot subdivision
    40 MCKENZIE STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged multi-lot subdivision, removal of native vegetation and removal of easements
    85 RESERVOIR ROAD BROADFORD 3658In progress

  • August 2021

  • Construction of three (3) dwellings and subdivision of land into three (3) lots
    24 MCKENZIE STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an agricultural building.
    325 DAVIS ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    19 RODITIS AVENUE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for an outbuilding
    20 ELLIOTTS ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for two dwellings, two lot subdivision and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    23 SHORT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-lot subdivision
    153 HIGH STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a place of assembly and waiver of car parking requirements
    25A POWLETT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    735 DRY CREEK ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native Vegetation Removal
    HARLEY HAMMOND RESERVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two-lot subdivision
    1/46 JAMIESON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for multiple dwellings
    1 RUPERT STREET BROADFORD 3658Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    38 BURGES LANE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of the land for a second dwelling
    3 HORACE COURT BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of Land for a Retail Premises (Garden Supplies) and reduction in car parking requirements
    1 LAST STREET BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    13 Roditis AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    43 DAVIDSON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two-lot subdivision
    37 FIRST STREET BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    8 POWLETT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    6 HILLVIEW DRIVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-lot staged subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    90 RESERVOIR ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two dwellings, two lot subdivision and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    181 HIGH STREET BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling extension and removal of native vegetation.
    151 BURGES LANE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding.
    65 MIA MIA ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    935 Dry Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of outbuilding
    19 HERITAGE DRIVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Multi-Lot Subdivision
    55 JAMIESON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    45 Govett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two (2) lots
    45 RESERVOIR ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two additional dwellings in addition to an existing dwelling and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    153 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    1 Mylson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 34 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of an out building
    320 MIA MIA ROAD BROADFORD 3658In progress
  • Alterations and additions to the existing warehouse
    140 Strath Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION
    10 HAMILTON STREET BROADFORD 3658Withdrawn

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of land for industry (glass recycling facility) and reduction in the car parking requirement
    40 Mia Mia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    1297 BROADFORD WANDONG ROAD BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    420 STRATH CREEK ROAD BROADFORD 3658Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • October 2020

  • Development of the land for a store (self storage)
    3 Bell CourtNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Coach House Boarding Kennels and CatteryAnimal Boarding
  • Drinking water
  • EV charging
  • Broadford LibraryLibrary

    113 High Street

  • Art And Place For a Quick BreakPark
  • BMX trackPark
  • AmpolPetrol station
  • Place of worship
  • Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Playground

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Art And Place For a Quick BreakPark
  • BMX trackPark
  • Broadford G110 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Broadford G111 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Broadford Recreation ReservePark
  • Broadford Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Govett ReservePark
  • Hamilton ReservePark
  • Harley Hammond ReservePark
  • Memorial ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • PharmaSavepharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • REEDY CREEK HOMESTEADNH0273

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
28.1/100
Cohort rank
#377 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • REEDY CREEK HOMESTEADheritageNH0273
  • PharmaSavehealthpharmacy
  • Art And Place For a Quick Breakgovernmentpark
  • BMX trackgovernmentpark
  • Broadford G110 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Broadford G111 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Broadford Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Broadford Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Govett Reservegovernmentpark

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