Broadmeadow at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,688
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Broadmeadow.
The postcode for Broadmeadow is 2292 (NSW).
Broadmeadow (2292) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Broadmeadow has roughly 1,688 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Broadmeadow scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broadmeadow's population at 1,688, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 32% lone person).
Population
1,688
Median age
34
Family households
59%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
1,688
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
674
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broadmeadow.
Local schools for Broadmeadow
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Government School Catchment
Merewether High School
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Adamstown Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Broadmeadow.
- What is the Broadmeadow postcode?
- Broadmeadow is in the 2292 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Broadmeadow?
- Broadmeadow is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2292, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Broadmeadow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Broadmeadow?
- There are 20 schools serving Broadmeadow on this page, including Merewether High School, Hunter School of Performing Arts, St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre.
- How walkable is Broadmeadow?
- Broadmeadow has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Broadmeadow?
- Broadmeadow is close to Hamilton, Hamilton North, Adamstown, Hamilton Dc, Hamilton South.
- What is the population of Broadmeadow?
- The population of Broadmeadow is approximately 1,688 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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