Moving to Broadwater NSW 2472
What the official numbers say about living in Broadwater — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,071 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Broadwater grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (436 → 670 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Thailand, Netherlands; most spoken languages besides English: Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Broadwater scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest airport: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 23.9 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 579 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 park · 1 beach — see them all on the Broadwater profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Broadwater Public School 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Broadwater Park 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Broadwater, most often seen first: Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Pacific Black Duck · White-cheeked Honeyeater · Southern Lewin's Honeyeater · Rainbow Lorikeet · White-bellied Sea-eagle.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Broadwater, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater here | 670 | — | 1/10 | 46% |
| Wardell | 830 | — | 2/10 | 47% |
| Evans Head | 2,907 | — | 3/10 | 51% |
| Woodburn | 743 | — | 2/10 | 41% |
| Coraki | 1,373 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Alstonville | 5,912 | — | 5/10 | 32% |
| West Ballina | 3,230 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Richmond Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Page — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2472 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Broadwater profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 436 people to 670. It sits about 579 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Richmond Valley council, and the federal seat is Page.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Broadwater vs Wardell · Broadwater vs Woodburn.
Nearby guides: Wardell · Evans Head · Woodburn · Coraki · Alstonville · West Ballina.
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