NSW · Bega Valley Council
Broadwater, 2549
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Broadwater is a residential smaller community in Bega Valley with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Population
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 61
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 148 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Break And Enter Dwelling6
- Fraud7
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Malicious Damage To Property14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 979
- Broadwater Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy At Hardakers Rd
- Princes Hwy At White Fox Rd
- Princes Hwy At Yowaka River Rd
- Princes Hwy Before Blackwood Lane
- Princes Hwy Opp White Fox Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
86 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)30 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)24 WHITE FOX ROAD BROADWATER 2549Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 FISCHER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure224 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 LANDING ROAD BROADWATER 2549Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26 RIVER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool205 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool19 GEORGE STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)122 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
2025· 10 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation43 RIVER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 DUNCAN STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise4381 PRINCES HIGHWAY BROADWATER 2549Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 GEORGE STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 PITT STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool188 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like4381 PRINCES HIGHWAY BROADWATER 2549Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
January 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure20 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
2024· 17 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 PITT STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure126 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia670 BROADWATER ROAD BROADWATER 2472Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 RILEYS HILL ROAD BROADWATER 2472Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PITT STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool2 LANDING ROAD BROADWATER 2549Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development188 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool22 GEORGE STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 PADDON STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure84C BAGOTVILLE ROAD BROADWATER 2472Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation104 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; School9 BYRNES STREET BROADWATER 2472Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 HARDAKERS ROAD BROADWATER 2549Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 RIVER STREET BROADWATER 2472Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 Little Pitt Street, Broadwater NSW 2472Determined
- Erection of a new structure; School9 BYRNES STREET BROADWATER 2472Cancelled
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development117 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia670 BROADWATER ROAD BROADWATER 2472Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure102 BARAANG DRIVE BROADWATER 2472Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Camping ground88 BAGOTVILLE ROAD BROADWATER 2472Determined
October 2023
- Temporary building, structure or use; Community facility4381 PRINCES HIGHWAY BROADWATER 2549Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Princes Hwy at White Fox RdBus stop
- Princes Hwy opp White Fox RdBus stop
- Broadwater ParkPublic toilets
- Broadwater OystersSeafood
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Broadwater ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Broadwater Oystersamenitiesseafood
- Broadwater Parkamenitiestoilets
- Princes Hwy at White Fox Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Princes Hwy opp White Fox Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime6
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime6
- Fraudcrime7
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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