Broadwater
VIC 3301 • Victoria
About Broadwater
Broadwater is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated within Moyne Shire approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool and 275 kilometres west of Melbourne. The locality covers nearly 78 square kilometres of open farmland in the Western District, a region long associated with wool production and broad-acre grazing. With a population of just 75 at the 2021 Census, Broadwater is a sparsely settled agricultural district well beyond the fringe of major urban centres.
The Western District countryside surrounding Broadwater is dominated by sheep and cattle grazing on the region's characteristic volcanic plains and low rolling hills. Residents rely on nearby towns including Macarthur and Hawkesdale for basic services, while Warrnambool, the regional centre, provides a full range of shops, hospitals, and schools. The Wannon and Hopkins River systems wind through the broader district, providing scenic natural corridors and opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation. Broadwater suits those drawn to a quiet, working-farm lifestyle in one of Victoria's great pastoral landscapes.
Broadwater falls under postcode 3301 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Warrnambool (~50 km south-west) is the nearest major service centre. A car is essential; the Princes Highway and Hamilton Highway provide access to regional centres.
Broadwater is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Warrnambool or smaller nearby townships.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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7901 Hamilton Highway