Broadford Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Broadford is a locality approximately 68 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Broadford is 3658, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Broadford has a population of 4,592 (2,293 males, 2,305 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Broadford is $1,519, with a median personal income of $712 per week.
The median weekly rent is $314 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,507.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (42), Other countries (32), and Germany (21).
91.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Broadford shows 2,151 people employed (1,280 full-time, 693 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (254), professionals (245), and community & personal service (180).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Broadford has an IRSAD score of 940 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Broadford covers an area of 110.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 42 persons per km².
Statistically, Broadford sits within the Whittlesea - Wallan area, part of the broader Melbourne - North East region. It falls under the Murrindindi local government area.
The federal electorate for Broadford is Nicholls (Rural).
Broadford Details
| Postcode | 3658 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,592 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,519/week |
| Median Personal Income | $712/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $314 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,507 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 110.2 km² |
| Population Density | 42/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,773 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 115 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.2111 |
| Longitude | 145.0631 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 68 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Murrindindi |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 880 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 489 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,211 (26.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,227 (26.7%) |
| 65+ years | 788 (17.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 547 (11.9%) |
| Arthritis | 217 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 210 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 146 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 135 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 111 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 78 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 80 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 530 (30.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 641 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 495 (28.4%) |