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Broadford, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Broadford is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,234. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,234 Population 3/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,066 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,066 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $884/mo rent

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About Broadford

Broadford

Broadford is a town in central Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Broadford had a population of 4,076. The town is the headquarters of the Shire of Mitchell local government area and is approximately 73 kilometres (50 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne.

People

Population4,234
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,066
Per Capita$24,066
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$176,800
Rent$884
Ownership80.8%
Housing Units1,694

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population4,234
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates-37.2028°, 145.0484°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,066
Median Age40.0 years

About Broadford

Broadford is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,234. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Broadford has a population of 4,234 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,515.5 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,234
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
1,515.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Broadford vs Australia Average

The median household income in Broadford is $24,066, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,066 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $463, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 402 business establishments.

Income: Broadford vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,066
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,066
Avg Weekly Wage$463

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Broadford is $176,800, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $884 (24% below the national average of $1,163). 80.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,694 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,800
37% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$884
24% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.8%
Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units1,694

Property Tax

Climate in Broadford

Broadford has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (19°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.6° 45.5
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.7° 44.0
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 11.3° / 21.7° 44.2
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 9.1° / 17.3° 56.0
May 9.9°C / 50°F 6.9° / 12.8° 52.7
Jun 7.5°C / 46°F 5° / 10° 67.6
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 4.1° / 9.2° 61.4
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 4.3° / 10.6° 67.3
Sep 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 61.5
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 7.1° / 16.6° 51.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.3° 68.4
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 10.5° / 22.7° 46.3
Broadford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area1,515.5 sq mi (3,925.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2028°N, 145.0484°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 87 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 114 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 127 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 118 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 42 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 150 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 80 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 106 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 132 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 110 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 53 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 103 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 139 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 111 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 98 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 106 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 90 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 113 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 121 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
July 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
August 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Broadford has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Broadford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broadford Secondary College - - - -
Broadford Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Broadford

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yarra Valley FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Broadford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
RAAC Memorial & Army Tank Museum
Tramway Heritage Centre

Libraries in Broadford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broadford Library0.0
Kilmore Library0.0
Seymour Library0.0
Wallan Library0.0

Restaurants in Broadford

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broadford Pizza House
Lucky Sam Chinese Restaurant

Monuments in Broadford

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Approx. site of Hume and Hovell camp 12 Dec 1824
Hume and Hovell

Train Stations in Broadford

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broadford

Gas Stations in Broadford

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Golf Courses in Broadford

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broadford Golf Club

Airports Near Broadford

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Coldstream Airport-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lilydale Airport-Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mangalore Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Merton Airport-Small Airport
Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
Taggerty Airport-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Violet Town Airfield-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Broadford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Broadford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Broadford

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St George's Presbyterian Church
Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadford

What is the population of Broadford?

Broadford has a population of 4,234 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,515.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Broadford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,066, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,800 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $884 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Broadford?

Broadford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Broadford?

Broadford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $463. There are 402 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Broadford?

The median home value in Broadford is $176,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $884. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.

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