Broughton Vale, NSW 2535 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broughton Vale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2535, home to 180 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 111 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $2,143 /week
- Median personal income
- $864 /week
- Median family income
- $2,107 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,650
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Berry Public School
- Gerringong Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- 31 Bryan Cl
- 295A Broughton Vale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 49.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.7% of the 113 resolvable premises in Broughton Vale. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 221 across postcode 2535 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 55 theft, 53 violent offences, 34 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broughton Vale?
Broughton Vale (NSW 2535) had 180 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 62. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Broughton Vale?
The median advertised rent in Broughton Vale is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broughton Vale?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Broughton Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Berry Public School (5.8 km), Gerringong Public School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broughton Vale?
Broughton Vale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broughton Vale?
Across postcode 2535, 221 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (55), violent (53), property damage (34). 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 Broughton Vale?
In Broughton Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (49.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Broughton Vale?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broughton Vale centroid. 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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