Broadwater, NSW 2549 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broadwater is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2549, home to 148 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 364 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
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Pambula Public School
- Eden Marine High School
- Merimbula Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Princes Hwy At White Fox Rd
- Princes Hwy Opp White Fox Rd
- Princes Hwy Before Blackwood Lane
- Princes Hwy At Yowaka River Rd
- 1639 Nethercote Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
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: 81 across postcode 2549 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 17 theft, 16 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broadwater?
Broadwater (NSW 2549) 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: Pambula Public School (5.1 km), Eden Marine High School (9.7 km), Merimbula Public School (9.9 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 2549, 81 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), theft (17), property damage (16). 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?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broadwater centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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