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Broadmeadows

VIC 3047 • Greater Melbourne

12,524
Population (2021)
$24,856
Median Income
7.96 km²
Area
$331/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalTransport HubAffordableService Centre

About Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows is a major suburban centre of 12,500 residents in Melbourne's northern corridor, 16 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb hosts significant government services, shopping, and the V/Line coach terminal. The Craigieburn line provides rail access.

The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Middle Eastern, Indian, and African populations. Affordable housing and transport hub role serve diverse residents. Broadmeadows attracts multicultural families and new migrants seeking affordable northern suburbs with transport connections.

Broadmeadows falls under postcode 3047 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3047
Urban Area
Broadmeadows
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Calwell
State Electorate
Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.68°, 144.93°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
7.96 km²
Elevation
133m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Broadmeadows Town Centre Pascoe Vale Road Broadmeadows 3047 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Town Centre, Pascoe Vale Road Broadmeadows 3047 VIC
  • ALDI
    1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3047

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$331
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
32 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,970
Census 2021
12,524
▲ 4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$20,384
Income 2021
$24,856
▲ 21.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,144
Born Overseas 6,096

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 628
  • 2. Lebanon 595
  • 3. Nepal 557
  • 4. Turkey 550
  • 5. Pakistan 514
  • 6. India 439
  • 7. Vietnam 216
  • 8. Philippines 214
  • 9. Sri Lanka 152
  • 10. New Zealand 138

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,678
English 1,370
Lebanese 1,249
Indian 413
Irish 292
Italian 281
Filipino 264
Scottish 251
Vietnamese 245
Chinese 211

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,737
Both parents born in Australia
8,296
Both parents born overseas
1,039
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
36.1%
Christianity
28.2%
No Religion
13.5%
Hinduism
6.4%
Buddhism
2.3%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
927 (7.4%)
5-14 years
1,760 (14.1%)
15-19 years
786 (6.3%)
20-24 years
988 (7.9%)
25-34 years
2,418 (19.3%)
35-44 years
1,805 (14.4%)
45-54 years
1,299 (10.4%)
55-64 years
1,208 (9.6%)
65-74 years
718 (5.7%)
75-84 years
445 (3.6%)
85+ years
170 (1.4%)

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