Broadmeadows

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

Broadmeadows' population was around 15,250 as of November 2025. This reflected a 10.0% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 13,859 people. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,872 in June 2024 and an additional 398 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,727 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Broadmeadows' growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch used VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Broadmeadows, with an expected increase of 8,934 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 55.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Broadmeadows averaged approximately 156 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 781 homes. As of FY26, 31 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of zero people moved to the area per dwelling built, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and offering ample buyer choice. The average construction cost value of new properties was $288,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

In FY26, there have been $76.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. When compared to Greater Melbourne, Broadmeadows records 14.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 88th percentile nationally. New development consists of 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% attached dwellings, a shift from the current housing mix of 70.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 92 people per dwelling approval, Broadmeadows exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Broadmeadows is projected to add 8,470 residents by 2041.

Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Broadmeadows has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 38 potential impact projects in total. Key ones include Assembly Broadmeadows, Parkview Broadmeadows, Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development, and Hume Central Redevelopment. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Broadmeadows face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Broadmeadows has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 14.8%, showing an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

This rate is 10.1% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Broadmeadows lags at 45.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.0% versus the regional average of 10.1%.

There are 0.9 workers for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force increased by 2.3%, leading to a reduction in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Broadmeadows's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% 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

The Broadmeadows SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $37,921 and an average of $45,909 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income would be approximately $42,532 and the average income $51,492. The 2021 Census figures indicated that incomes in Broadmeadows fell between the 3rd and 11th percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 29.3% of locals (4,468 people) earned between $800 - 1,499, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category was predominant at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 78.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 8th percentile.

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

Broadmeadows' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.7% houses and 30.2% other dwellings. Compared to Melbourne metro's 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings, Broadmeadows had a higher proportion of non-household dwellings. Home ownership in Broadmeadows was 23.6%, similar to Melbourne metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 26.4%, while rented dwellings made up 50.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,419, lower than the Melbourne metro average of $1,834. Median weekly rent in Broadmeadows was $331, compared to Melbourne metro's $369. Nationally, Broadmeadows' mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,419 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 69.5% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 26.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 27.4% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 16.7%. Educational participation is high, with 37.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.3% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Broadmeadows has 92 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 31 different routes, facilitating 12,920 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 243 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,845 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 140 weekly trips per individual stop.

Broadmeadows's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Broadmeadows' health data shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, certain cohorts such as older residents and those at risk have higher rates of these conditions. The rate of private health cover in Broadmeadows is extremely low at approximately 47% (around 7,106 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 49.1%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Broadmeadows are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.7% and 6.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 73.0% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 76.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.3%, with approximately 1,880 people falling into this age bracket. This is higher than the figure for Greater Melbourne, which stands at 10.8%. While health outcomes among seniors in Broadmeadows present some challenges requiring additional attention compared to the broader population, overall health data indicates a relatively positive picture for the area's residents.

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 a population where 53.9% were born overseas, with 65.8% speaking languages other than English at home. The predominant religion is Islam, practiced by 36.4%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 24.1%. The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.2%), Australian (13.9%), and English (11.7%).

Notably, Lebanese ethnicity stands out at 8.6% in Broadmeadows versus 4.2% regionally. Samoan and Vietnamese ethnicities also have notable representation, at 1.3% each compared to regional averages of 1.3% and 0.9%, respectively.

Broadmeadows's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Broadmeadows has a median age of 33 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Broadmeadows has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.4%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 14.5% to 15.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 20.1% to 19.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Broadmeadows, with the most notable growth projected for the 45-54 age group, which is expected to increase by 92%, adding 1,397 residents and reaching a total of 2,924.