Broadwater

WA 6280 • Rest of WA

4,269
Population (2021)
$32,864
Median Income
6.09 km²
Area
$370/wk
Median Rent
CoastalFamily-FriendlySouth West WAGrowth SuburbAffordable

About Broadwater

Broadwater is a suburban locality within the City of Busselton in Western Australia's South West region, about 220 km south of Perth. With a population of around 4,300, it forms part of the greater Busselton urban area along the shores of Geographe Bay. The suburb features a mix of established and newer residential development, benefiting from the region's Mediterranean climate.

Residents enjoy proximity to Busselton's famous jetty and the beautiful white-sand beaches of Geographe Bay. The area offers good local amenities including schools, parks, and shopping within the Busselton town centre nearby. Broadwater appeals to families, retirees, and sea-changers drawn to the South West's relaxed lifestyle, wineries, and natural attractions.

Broadwater falls under postcode 6280 and is governed by Busselton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vasse electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6280
Urban Area
Busselton
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.66°, 115.28°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
6.09 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Town Loop — Busselton town centre 10 min
  • SW1 — Bunbury (TransWA) 45 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
N/A (no rail)
By Bus
TransWA coach ~3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Busselton is a regional centre; most commuting is local. Bunbury is the nearest major city (50 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

A car is essential for most daily needs, though cycling is popular given the flat terrain and coastal paths.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
53 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.6%

31 state housing + 26 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,258
Census 2021
4,269
0.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,356
Income 2021
$32,864
4.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,135
Born Overseas 945

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 436
  • 2. New Zealand 106
  • 3. South Africa 50
  • 4. Scotland 46
  • 5. Netherlands 30
  • 6. Germany 25
  • 7. Ireland 23
  • 8. Italy 15
  • 9. United States 15
  • 10. Philippines 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,018
Australian 1,698
Scottish 454
Irish 422
Italian 151
German 149
Australian Aboriginal 100
Dutch 98
New Zealander 50
Welsh 37

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,271
Both parents born in Australia
1,088
Both parents born overseas
598
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
44.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
171 (4.0%)
5-14 years
466 (10.9%)
15-19 years
183 (4.3%)
20-24 years
127 (3.0%)
25-34 years
330 (7.7%)
35-44 years
456 (10.7%)
45-54 years
477 (11.2%)
55-64 years
459 (10.8%)
65-74 years
688 (16.1%)
75-84 years
521 (12.2%)
85+ years
391 (9.2%)

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