Broadwood, WA 6430 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Broadwood is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6430, home to 759 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 546 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population759
Median age34
Area10.1 km²
To CBD546 km
LGAKalgoorlie-Boulder

Demographics

Population
759
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$3,557 /week
Median personal income
$1,508 /week
Median family income
$3,524 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

  • Goldfields Baptist College Combined · Independent
  • O'connor Education Support Centre Other · Government
  • O'connor Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Joseph's School Other · Independent
  • Kalgoorlie School Of The Air Other · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 72 parks and reserves
  • 15 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 9 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (16.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 266 mm
  • Reference station: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport, 1.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 97.3% of the 413 resolvable premises in Broadwood. 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: 2.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 97.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Goldfields-Esperance District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Broadwood?

Broadwood (WA 6430) had 759 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area.

What is the median rent in Broadwood?

The median advertised rent in Broadwood is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Broadwood?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Broadwood covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Goldfields Baptist College (2 km), O'connor Education Support Centre (2.1 km), O'connor Primary School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Broadwood?

Broadwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Broadwood?

Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). 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 Broadwood?

In Broadwood, mean daily temperatures range from 11.8°C to 25.4°C and annual rainfall is 266 mm measured at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport weather station (1.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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