Broadmeadow

Population growth drivers in Broadmeadow are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Broadmeadow is around 1,887. This reflects an increase of 199 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,688. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,882 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 911 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Broadmeadow's growth rate of 11.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (5.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Broadmeadow is expected to grow by 215 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 2.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Broadmeadow among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Broadmeadow shows an average of 76 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 380 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved so far in FY-26. The average population growth associated with these approvals is 0.2 people per year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average value of new homes being built is $593,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $148.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Rest of NSW, Broadmeadow records 715.0% more development activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. The new building activity is predominantly townhouses or apartments (94.0%), with a smaller proportion of standalone homes (6.0%). This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 67.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 11 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Broadmeadow will add 53 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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 identified 21 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Hunter Indoor Sports Centre, Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station, and Gregson Park Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Broadmeadow shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Broadmeadow has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In June 2025, there were 1,029 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was 67.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical jobs, 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. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Broadmeadow. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Broadmeadow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Broadmeadow had a median income among taxpayers of $56,059 during financial year 2022. The average income was $77,748 in the same period. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $63,128, and average income would be around $87,552, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows personal income ranks at the 65th percentile with weekly earnings of $886, while household income sits at the 44th percentile. Income distribution reveals that 33.5% of residents (632 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring 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 6th decile.

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

Broadmeadow's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 66.8% houses and 33.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broadmeadow was 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. The median weekly rent in Broadmeadow was $400, matching Non-Metro NSW's figure but higher than 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 constitute 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 account for 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 is notable, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. 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+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 24.4%. Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in tertiary education, 7.6% in primary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

Broadmeadow's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,203 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1075. The educational mix includes 2 secondary and 1 K-12 school. As of recent statistics, Broadmeadow functions as an education hub with 116.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Public transport analysis shows 33 active transport stops operating within Broadmeadow. These include a mix of train and bus stops. They are serviced by 84 individual routes, providing collectively 3,626 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 132 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 518 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 109 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.

Approximately 58% (~1,087 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than the national average. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (13.4%) and asthma (9.2%). A total of 65.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. There are 13.1% residents aged 65 and over (247 people), lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present 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 the wider region's average, with 87.4% of its population being citizens, 83.2% born in Australia, and 86.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Broadmeadow, representing 40.2% of people. However, Buddhism shows an overrepresentation at 1.9%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.5%), Australian (26.2%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Macedonian (2.4% vs regional 0.8%), French (0.7% vs regional 0.4%), and Welsh (0.7% vs regional 0.8%) are overrepresented in Broadmeadow.

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

Broadmeadow's median age in 2021 was 34 years, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Broadmeadow had a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 25-34 (21.6%) while those aged 65-74 were under-represented (8.0%). This concentration of individuals aged 25-34 was well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of individuals aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.8% to 21.6%, while those aged 55 to 64 have declined from 11.1% to 9.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Broadmeadow's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 77 people (19%), from 407 to 485. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.