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Broadwater, NSW 2472
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$650,000
market range $600K-$725K
Median Unit
$800,000
Gross Yield (units)
1.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.1%
market range +0.0% to +22.5%
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Broadwater market and investor summary
Broadwater (NSW 2472) runs a median house price of $650K. House prices have moved +3.1% over the past year and +33.7% over three years. At 2.8% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Houses also take time to sell, around 170 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Broadwater: people, income and schools
Broadwater has a resident population of roughly 670, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. The median age is 50, an older, established demographic, and 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $56,000 a year, or roughly $1,070 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 21% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 25 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 670
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $56,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 907
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Walk score
- 25/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Broadwater
No properties currently listed in Broadwater
Search Broadwater listings →Frequently asked questions about Broadwater
What should I check before investing in Broadwater?
Broadwater has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. 3-year capital growth of +33.7% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Broadwater?
The median property price in Broadwater, NSW 2472 is $650K for houses and $800K for units.
What rental yield does Broadwater show?
The gross rental yield in Broadwater is 1.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Broadwater?
House prices in Broadwater are up 3.1% over the past year and up 33.7% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Broadwater?
The current vacancy rate in Broadwater is 2.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Broadwater?
Broadwater has a population of approximately 670 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Broadwater?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Broadwater. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Broadwater affordable to buy in?
A median house in Broadwater costs about 11.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Broadwater's population growing?
The population of Broadwater has grown about 8% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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