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Broughton

QLD 4820 • Queensland

714
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
282.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalCattle Country

About Broughton

Broughton is a large rural locality in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, situated approximately 6 kilometres south-east of the Charters Towers CBD and 140 kilometres south-west of Townsville. Covering an extensive area of around 282 square kilometres, the locality had a 2021 Census population of 714 residents distributed across a broad pastoral landscape of cattle stations and rural holdings. The median household income reflects the working rural economy characteristic of outback North Queensland.

Broughton is closely tied to the historic gold-mining town of Charters Towers, which provides residents with access to schools, hospitals, shops, and services, including the well-regarded All Souls' St Gabriel's School. The surrounding landscape is classic North Queensland cattle country — open eucalypt woodland and savanna stretching across the undulating ranges west of Townsville. Life in Broughton revolves around the land, with properties engaged in beef cattle farming, and the community benefits from the broader regional services available in Charters Towers.

Broughton falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.43°, 146.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
282.23 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia / TransNorth regional coaches — Townsville, Brisbane Approx 2 hrs to Townsville

Commute to Charters Towers CBD

Distance
6 km
By Train
No rail service to Broughton; Charters Towers has limited freight rail only
By Car (Peak)
8-12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 min

🛣️ Townsville is the nearest major city (140 km, approx 1.5-2 hrs drive via Flinders Hwy); Brisbane is 1,312 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Broughton is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
714
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broughton known for? +

Broughton is known for its rural cattle country setting on the outskirts of the historic gold-mining city of Charters Towers in North Queensland, offering a quintessential outback lifestyle in a broad pastoral landscape.

How far is Broughton from Townsville? +

Broughton is approximately 140 kilometres south-west of Townsville, making it around a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Flinders Highway.

Does Broughton have public transport? +

There is no local public transport serving Broughton. Regional coach services such as Greyhound Australia connect Charters Towers (6 km away) to Townsville and Brisbane, but a private vehicle is essential within the locality.

What is the population of Broughton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Broughton has a population of 714 residents spread over a large rural area of approximately 282 square kilometres within the Charters Towers Region.

Is Broughton a good place to live? +

Broughton suits those who value a quiet outback rural lifestyle with access to the community, schools, and services of nearby Charters Towers. It is ideal for people involved in pastoral farming or those seeking a remote North Queensland lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Broughton? +

The postcode for Broughton is 4820, which it shares with Charters Towers and several surrounding rural localities in the region.