Broadwater, NSW 2472 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broadwater is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2472, home to 148 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 560 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $695 /week
- Median family income
- $1,833 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Broadwater Public School
- Cabbage Tree Island Public School
- Wardell Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Little Pitt St Before Baraang Dr
- Broadwater Memorial Tennis Club, Little Pitt St
- Broadwater Evans Head Rd At McDonald St
- George St At Pitt St
- George St At Broadwater Evans Head Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.9% of the 450 resolvable premises in Broadwater. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 96 across postcode 2472 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23 theft, 20 property damage, 15 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broadwater?
Broadwater (NSW 2472) had 148 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Broadwater?
The median advertised rent in Broadwater is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broadwater?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Broadwater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Broadwater Public School (1.3 km), Cabbage Tree Island Public School (7.8 km), Wardell Public School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broadwater?
Broadwater is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broadwater?
Across postcode 2472, 96 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (23), property damage (20), violent (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Broadwater?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broadwater centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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