Broadmeadows (Vic.)

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Broadmeadows (Vic.) is around 14,101. This reflects an increase of 1,577 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,524. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,128 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 370 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,734 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 12.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to expand by 7,545 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 46.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Broadmeadows when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Broadmeadows has averaged approximately 125 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 625 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 29 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while developers focus on premium market developments with an average construction cost value of $508,000. This financial year has seen $56.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Broadmeadows records around three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 87th percentile nationally. New building activity comprises approximately 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 68.0% houses. This trend indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options. Broadmeadows has approximately 98 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Broadmeadows will add around 6,572 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite potential growing competition as population increases.

Future projections show Broadmeadows adding 6,572 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Assembly Broadmeadows, Parkview Broadmeadows, Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, and Hume Central Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Broadmeadows are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Broadmeadows has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 12.9% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 4,831 residents employed as of December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 8.1%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation in Broadmeadows was lower at 53.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, only 12.8% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. Employment in transport, postal & warehousing was particularly notable at 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented with only 4.7% of Broadmeadows's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. There was one worker for every resident as per Census data, indicating that Broadmeadows functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force decreased by 0.7%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 4.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broadmeadows's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Broadmeadows' median taxpayer income is $37,213 and average is $45,052 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $40,283 and average $48,769, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021, incomes in Broadmeadows fall between the 2nd and 10th percentiles nationally. The dominant income bracket is $800 - 1499, with 29.9% of locals (4216 people) earning within this range, differing from Melbourne's predominant category of $1500 - 2999 at 32.8%. Broadmeadows experiences severe housing affordability pressures, with only 77.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

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

Broadmeadows' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.1% houses and 31.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Broadmeadows stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.0% and rented ones at 50.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Broadmeadows was $331, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Broadmeadows' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Broadmeadows features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.4% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 16.9% couples without children, and 17.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 24.2% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Broadmeadows fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 25.4%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (16.1%). Educational participation is high, with 39.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.3% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 39.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Broadmeadows has 77 operational public transport stops offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 26 unique routes, facilitating 7,882 weekly passenger journeys in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 292 meters from their nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most inhabitants commute outward using cars (75%), while 14% use trains and 5% opt for buses. On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 12.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 1,126 trips, translating to approximately 102 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Broadmeadows is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Broadmeadows faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence (May 20XX). The area has a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions, particularly among older age groups. Approximately 45% (~6,313 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.4% and 6.6% of residents respectively. Around 74.0% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Health outcomes among working-age residents are generally typical. Broadmeadows has 11.7% (1,649 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Broadmeadows is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Broadmeadows has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 54.2% of its population born overseas and 69.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam is the predominant religion in Broadmeadows, accounting for 41.3% of the population, significantly higher than the regional average of 5.6%. The top three ancestry groups in Broadmeadows are 'Other', at 42.5%, Australian at 13.1%, and English at 10.7%.

These figures differ notably from the regional averages: 'Other' is substantially higher (42.5% vs 14.6%), while Australian and English are significantly lower than the regional averages of 18.4% and 20.1%, respectively. Additionally, certain ethnic groups have notable overrepresentation in Broadmeadows compared to the region: Lebanese at 9.7% (regional average 0.8%), Samoan at 1.5% (0.3%), and Vietnamese at 1.9% (1.9%).

Broadmeadows hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Broadmeadows has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Broadmeadows has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.4%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 35-44 has increased from 14.4% to 15.9%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 19.3% to 17.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Broadmeadows' age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 age group, which is projected to increase by 78%, adding 1,138 residents to reach a total of 2,605.