West Wimmera Shire Council

Broughton

VIC3418

Broughton at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,875

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Broughton.

The postcode for Broughton is 3418 (VIC).

Broughton (3418) sits in the West Wimmera region of Victoria.

Broughton has roughly 2,875 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Broughton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Broughton's population at 2,875, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

2,875

Median age

46

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$198/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$168/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

2,875

Median age: 46

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Broughton.

Local schools for Broughton

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Government School Catchment

Kaniva College

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Nhill College

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Non-Government Schools

St Patrick's School

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Frequently asked

About Broughton.

What is the Broughton postcode?
Broughton is in the 3418 postcode, in VIC, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
Where is Broughton?
Broughton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3418, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Broughton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $198, for units it's $168.
What schools are in Broughton?
There are 4 schools serving Broughton on this page, including Kaniva College, St Patrick's School, Wimmera Lutheran College.
How walkable is Broughton?
Broughton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Broughton?
Broughton is close to Yanac, Telopea Downs, Miram, Kaniva, Netherby.
What is the population of Broughton?
The population of Broughton is approximately 2,875 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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