Broadmeadow, NSW 2292 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broadmeadow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2292, home to 1,688 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 115 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,688
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,653 /week
- Median personal income
- $886 /week
- Median family income
- $2,196 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,856
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Merewether High School
- Merewether Public School
- Hamilton Public School
- Adamstown Public School
- Hamilton South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 166 bus stops
- Fowler St Opp Coady St
- Fowler St After Hassall St
- Fowler St At Coady St
- Fowler St Before Hassall St
- Broadmeadow Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 14 pubs and bars
- 35 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 18.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.5% of the 1,616 resolvable premises in Broadmeadow. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 539 across postcode 2292 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 theft, 102 violent offences, 101 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broadmeadow?
Broadmeadow (NSW 2292) had 1,688 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Broadmeadow?
The median advertised rent in Broadmeadow is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broadmeadow?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Broadmeadow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Merewether High School (0.6 km), Merewether Public School (0.7 km), Hamilton Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broadmeadow?
Broadmeadow is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broadmeadow?
Across postcode 2292, 539 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (137), violent (102), vehicle theft (101). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Broadmeadow?
In Broadmeadow, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (18.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Broadmeadow?
168 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broadmeadow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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