Broadmeadows at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$492,500
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
21.5k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Broadmeadows.
The postcode for Broadmeadows is 3047 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Broadmeadows is $620,000.
Broadmeadows (3047) sits in the Hume region of Victoria. The median house here is $620,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Broadmeadows has roughly 21,478 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Broadmeadows scores 36/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broadmeadows's population at 21,478, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
21,478
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $492,500, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Broadmeadows on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $492,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$506/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$620,000
$492,500
21,478
Median age: 32
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.24% (median rent $506/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Units yield 4.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.24%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.96%
Based on $492,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,790
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broadmeadows.
Local schools for Broadmeadows
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Meadows Primary School
Broadmeadows Primary School
Jacana School for Autism
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Broadmeadows.
- What is the median house price in Broadmeadows?
- The median house price in Broadmeadows, VIC 3047 is $620,000. The median unit price is $492,500.
- What is the Broadmeadows postcode?
- Broadmeadows is in the 3047 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Broadmeadows?
- Broadmeadows is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3047. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Broadmeadows?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $506, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Broadmeadows?
- There are 20 schools serving Broadmeadows on this page, including Meadows Primary School, St Dominic's School, Broadmeadows Primary School.
- How walkable is Broadmeadows?
- Broadmeadows has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Broadmeadows?
- Broadmeadows is close to Jacana, Dallas, Glenroy, Gladstone Park, Hadfield.
- What is the population of Broadmeadows?
- The population of Broadmeadows is approximately 21,478 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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