Located in Victoria, Broadford sits 87 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. The town has 4,592 residents, a median age of 40, and a median household income of $78,988 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The town grew 6.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $314 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,507. Broadford is characterised by high bushfire risk and high crime risk. 2 schools sit within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Broadford a good town?
Broadford scores a D (20/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
2 schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 87.4 km · 68 min drive to Melbourne
More affordable than most
Median $620K · More affordable than 76% of VIC
High bushfire risk
Fire 76/100 · Crime 65/100 · Flood 38/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 40 · 4,592 residents
Liveability Rating
20 / 100 · Ranked #829 in VICEach bar is Broadford's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Broadford?
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Our score
20 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBroadford's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $620,000, about 7% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$620,000
Based on 133 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 54 days — median across 77 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 9 sales $425K
- 3 bed 53 sales $550K
- 4 bed 58 sales $685K
- 5 bed 11 sales $745K
Units
$458,750
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 77 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $420K
- 3 bed 7 sales $508K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Broadford are currently listed at around $698,000 on average. Based on 62 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$698K
62 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$472K
4 units listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 41 days.
66 of the suburb's 1,773 dwellings (3.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Broadford rent for around $550 a week on average, based on 26 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$550/wk
26 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$345/wk
4 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
30 rentals advertised against an estimated 340 rented homes (8.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202598 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3658.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$550/week ($29,000 a year) on a $698,000 median
$345/week ($18,000 a year) on a $472,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Broadford safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Broadford sits in the moderate band, with 283 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 16% on the prior year.
283 offences
16.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202523 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Broadford, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 1,163 students across 2 schools (avg 582)
- • ICSEA 965-969, median 967 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Broadford Secondary College (814 students)
Primary
Secondary
Walkability
Broadford is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Broadford.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 2.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 1.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 21 min
- Span of service
- 17.4 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 51.5 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Broadford.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 47%
- Premises covered
- 2,271
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mitchell: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 13 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Broadford is home to about 4,600 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $79,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
4,592
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$78,988/yr
Census Median Rent
$314/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,507/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$37,024/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.3%
Total Dwellings
1,773
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.8%
Houses
95.1%
Rental Stress
20.7%
Mortgage Stress
22.9%
Work From Home
14.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
32 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 11 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 330 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.5%
- Employment Rate
- 58%
- Completed Year 12
- 32.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
17 residents (0.4%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
18.5% of residents (800) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (741).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 4,313 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
5% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (112 of 2,155).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,947 a year through Mitchell based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 87%
- Infrastructure and transport 5%
- Residential 4%
- Parks and recreation 2%
- Industrial 1%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mitchell
In the year to August 2026, 1,074 new dwellings were approved across Mitchell. That mix is 997 houses and 77 units. Approvals are up 69.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2009).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Seymour Shire Depot, 21.8 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 226 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 540 mm
- 54 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 0.2 kmConfectionery ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 1.3 km
- 4.2 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total)
EV adoption
In postcode 3658, 21 of 6,417 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (81 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3658, 1,443 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,542 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 62 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
6 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3658 in 2025-26, rank 120 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 55, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $620,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Annabelle Cleeland The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Annabelle Cleeland NP | 59.9% | 40.1% | 59.9% |
| 2018 | Steph Ryan NP | 59.0% | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| 2014 | Steph Ryan NP | 64.5% | 35.5% | 64.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Broadford?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 4,592 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Broadford
Is Broadford a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Broadford is moderate (65/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Broadford?
Broadford has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (38/100). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Broadford a good place to live?
Broadford has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (20/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Broadford?
Broadford, VIC had a population of 4,592 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Broadford, VIC?
The postcode for Broadford, VIC is 3658.
How far is Broadford from Melbourne?
Broadford is 87 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 68 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Broadford?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Broadford was $78,988 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Broadford?
The median advertised rent in Broadford is $550 a week for houses (26 listings) and $345 a week for units (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Broadford?
The median age of residents in Broadford was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Broadford at risk of bushfire?
Broadford has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Broadford?
There are 2 schools inside the Broadford boundary: 2 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Broadford?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Broadford, Seymour Shire Depot (21.8 km away), 540 mm of rain a year over 54 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Broadford?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Broadford belong to?
Broadford sits within the Mitchell local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Broadford?
The average residential rates bill through Mitchell is $1,947 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Broadford?
Across Mitchell, 1,074 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 69.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Broadford in?
Broadford sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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