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Broadmeadows

TAS 7330 • Tasmania

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietBushland
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About Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows is a small rural locality on the north-west coast of Tasmania, situated approximately 330 kilometres north-west of Hobart near the town of Smithton in the Circular Head district. The locality covers around 9 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the lush green farmland typical of Tasmania's north-west coast, supporting dairy and beef farming in a cool, high-rainfall climate.

Smithton, approximately 10 kilometres to the west, serves as the main service centre for Circular Head providing a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and community facilities. The surrounding region is celebrated for its pristine natural environment, including the nearby Tarkine wilderness area — one of the largest temperate rainforests in the Southern Hemisphere. A private vehicle is necessary as no public transport operates locally.

Broadmeadows falls under postcode 7330 and is governed by the Circular Head Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Braddon, while state elections fall under the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Circular Head
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Murchison)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-40.78°, 145.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.87 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 7330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,058
Median 2023–24
$52,248
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,686

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Hobart CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Bass Highway provides road access; Devonport 120 km east has Spirit of Tasmania ferry

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Smithton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadmeadows TAS known for? +

Broadmeadows is a quiet dairy farming locality near Smithton on Tasmania's north-west coast, close to the Tarkine wilderness and Circular Head's pristine natural environment.

How far is Broadmeadows TAS from Hobart CBD? +

Broadmeadows is approximately 330 kilometres north-west of Hobart CBD, around 3.5 to 4.5 hours by road via the Bass Highway.

Does Broadmeadows TAS have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Broadmeadows. Smithton (about 10 km west) is the nearest service centre and a car is required for all travel.

What is the population of Broadmeadows TAS? +

According to the 2021 Census, Broadmeadows has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small farming locality in the Circular Head district.

Is Broadmeadows TAS a good place to live? +

Broadmeadows suits those seeking a quiet dairy farming lifestyle in north-west Tasmania, with the Tarkine wilderness, pristine coastline, and Smithton's services all close by.

What is the postcode for Broadmeadows TAS? +

The postcode for Broadmeadows, TAS is 7330.

What is the population of Broadmeadows? +

Broadmeadows had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.