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 $652K 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. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
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 Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
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 999
Nearby (within 10km)
- Evans River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 952
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 995
- Woodburn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 918
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Broadwater (Richmond Valley)
What are property prices in Broadwater (Richmond Valley)?
In Broadwater (Richmond Valley), the median house price is $652K. Median weekly house rent is $642.
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 999 (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.