Broadmeadow

Population growth drivers in Broadmeadow are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Broadmeadow's estimated population is around 2,200. This reflects an increase of 512 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,688 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,175 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,062 persons per square kilometer. Broadmeadow's growth rate of 30.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 5.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Broadmeadow is expected to grow by 221 persons to 2041, reflecting a decline of 11.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Broadmeadow according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Between FY21-FY25, Broadmeadow averaged 19 new dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 97 homes approved. In FY26 so far, there have been 4 approvals. This averages to approximately 0.7 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $593,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. Commercial approvals in FY26 reached $80.2 million, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Rest of NSW, Broadmeadow has 110% more development activity per person. New building activity comprises 29% standalone homes and 71% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's current housing composition of 67% houses. The location has approximately 171 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market despite stable or declining population projections.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Broadmeadow should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Broadmeadow has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Gregson Park Masterplan, Hamilton South Social Housing Renewal, and Newcastle Future Transit Corridor. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Broadmeadow recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Broadmeadow has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.6% as of September 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year.

In September 2025, the unemployment rate increased to 7.4%, which is 1.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Broadmeadow was 67.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing have limited presence, with 0.0% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. There are 3.5 workers for every resident, indicating Broadmeadow functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 3.8%, resulting in a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broadmeadow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Broadmeadow had a median income among taxpayers of $56,059 and an average income of $77,748. These figures are above the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,026 (median) and $84,636 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 65th percentile with a weekly income of $886, while household income sits at the 44th percentile. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is dominant with 33.5% of residents (737 people), which mirrors regional levels where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Broadmeadow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Broadmeadow's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broadmeadow stood at 25.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.3% and rented ones at 45.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,856, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Median weekly rent in Broadmeadow was $400, matching the Non-Metro NSW figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Broadmeadow's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Broadmeadow features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 58.8% of all households, including 21.9% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.2%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households comprising 8.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Broadmeadow shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Broadmeadow shows significant superiority over broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 31.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. This notable educational advantage places Broadmeadow favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.9% and certificates for 24.4%. Educational participation is notably high in Broadmeadow, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in tertiary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Broadmeadow has 36 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. They are serviced by 84 individual routes.

Collectively, these provide 3,809 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent. Residents typically live 132 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 544 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 105 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Broadmeadow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Broadmeadow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,268 people). Mental health issues impact 13.4% of residents, while asthma affects 9.2%. A total of 65.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. The area has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (286 people), lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Broadmeadow records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Broadmeadow's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, with 87.4% citizens, 83.2% born in Australia, and 86.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 40.2% of Broadmeadow's population. Buddhism shows overrepresentation, at 1.9% compared to 1.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.5%). Notable divergences include Macedonian at 2.4%, French at 0.7%, and Welsh at 0.7%.

Broadmeadow hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Broadmeadow is 33 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and below the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Broadmeadow at 21.6%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.9%. This proportion of young adults is higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Broadmeadow's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.8% to 21.6%, while those aged 55 to 64 have decreased from 11.1% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Broadmeadow, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 2% (10 people), reaching 486 from 475. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.