Broadwater (Richmond Valley)
NSW 2472 · Richmond Valley
670 (2021) → 720 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Richmond Valley local government area (est. 24,050 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) is a stable suburb in Richmond Valley, NSW 2472, about 578km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $725K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2472 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.39%), Thailand (0.9%), Netherlands (0.6%), New Zealand (0.6%), India (0.45%)
Top languages: Thai (0.75%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Broadwater Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Evans River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 955
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.5kmICSEA 984
- Woodburn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 922
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Broadwater (Richmond Valley)
Is Broadwater (Richmond Valley) safe?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,522 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Broadwater (Richmond Valley)?
In Broadwater (Richmond Valley), the median house price is $725K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Broadwater (Richmond Valley) from Sydney CBD?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) is about 577.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Broadwater (Richmond Valley)?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 979 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Broadwater (Richmond Valley)?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.