Median house price
$600k
+17% change
VIC · Mitchell Council
Broadford, 3658
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,937
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.9%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,519/wk
Employment rate
58%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$600,000
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Bengali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Broadford sits up in the Mitchell Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Broadford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
4,937
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
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
#34
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
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
- 49.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2203rd in Australia
- State rank
- 469th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #34 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #119 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $600,000
- Median price change
- +17.1%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,937(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +8.9% over 5 years · 81th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +8.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +72
- Change in 5 years
- +403
- Growth rank in VIC
- 81th 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 (~5,550), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 1,687 / 71 / 4 (+ 3 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 (2026)
- 332
- Against the person
- 85
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -45.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage32
- B49 Other Theft21
- C32 Drug Possession20
- D11 Firearms Offences19
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order67
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 965
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- Broadford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 349 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 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
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Broadford Railway Station
- Broadford Station
- Broadford Station/High St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 11/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.65
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.83
Food & drink(3)
- Broadford HotelPub
100 High Street, Broadford
- Broadford Pizza HouseRestaurant
99A High Street
- Lucky Sam Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
Community(1)
- Broadford LibraryLibrary
113 High Street
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Art And Place For a Quick BreakPark
- BMX trackPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Broadford Bowling ClubSports field
Other(17)
- Coach House Boarding Kennels and CatteryAnimal Boarding
- Drinking water
- EV charging
- Sugarloaf MotelMotel
3 Short Street
- Parking (4)
- AmpolPetrol station
- Place of worship
- Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Broadford Police StationPolice
156 High Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Broadford Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Mitchell Shire CouncilSanitary Dump Station
- Store My VanStorage Rental
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket
- Weighbridge
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
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
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 27
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
- Place of worship
- Uniting Church
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
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Kilmore & District Hospital (13.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- PharmaSavePharmacy
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)
- 183
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.1
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 126 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 188 mm · ~24 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 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 subdivision178 HIGH STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi-lot subdivision40 MCKENZIE STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Staged multi-lot subdivision, removal of native vegetation and removal of easements85 RESERVOIR ROAD BROADFORD 3658In progress
August 2021
- Construction of three (3) dwellings and subdivision of land into three (3) lots24 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 outbuilding19 RODITIS AVENUE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Use and development of the land for an outbuilding20 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 123 SHORT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi-lot subdivision153 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 requirements25A POWLETT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding735 DRY CREEK ROAD BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Native Vegetation RemovalHARLEY HAMMOND RESERVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Two-lot subdivision1/46 JAMIESON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for multiple dwellings1 RUPERT STREET BROADFORD 3658Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling38 BURGES LANE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Development of the land for a second dwelling3 HORACE COURT BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate
- Use and Development of Land for a Retail Premises (Garden Supplies) and reduction in car parking requirements1 LAST STREET BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding13 Roditis AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision43 DAVIDSON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two-lot subdivision37 FIRST STREET BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Two lot subdivision8 POWLETT STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding6 HILLVIEW DRIVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi-lot staged subdivision and removal of native vegetation90 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 1181 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 outbuilding935 Dry Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of outbuilding19 HERITAGE DRIVE BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Multi-Lot Subdivision55 JAMIESON STREET BROADFORD 3658Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision45 Govett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two (2) lots45 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 1153 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Removal of Native Vegetation1 Mylson AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of an out building320 MIA MIA ROAD BROADFORD 3658In progress
- Alterations and additions to the existing warehouse140 Strath Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 LOT SUBDIVISION10 HAMILTON STREET BROADFORD 3658Withdrawn
November 2020
- Use and development of land for industry (glass recycling facility) and reduction in the car parking requirement40 Mia Mia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling1297 BROADFORD WANDONG ROAD BROADFORD 3658NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor420 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
21 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 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MARCHBANKS ROAD, HIGH STREET15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HIGH STREET, BROADFORD-KILMORE-HUME OUT RAMP ON15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 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 6 to 10 min.HIGH STREET, BROADFORD-KILMORE-HUME OUT RAMP ON15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 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 6 to 10 min.MARCHBANKS ROAD, HIGH STREET15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 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 Nil.HIGH STREET, LAST STREET15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 16/08/2026 and 12/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 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 Nil.MARCHBANKS ROAD, HIGH STREET15 Aug 2026 – 11 Oct 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
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- REEDY CREEK HOMESTEADNH0273
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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
- Nicholls
- Member of Parliament
- Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,390
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +35.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 49.1 km away).
Coalition 47.3%Labor 52.7%
17.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +52.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BroadfordLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Kilmore CentralLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)13.0 km away
- KilmoreLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)13.2 km away
- TallarookLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)13.9 km away
- SeymourLabor 45.4% · Coalition 54.6% TPP (2025)22.3 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)
- 3/10
- 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
More in Mitchell Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.