Broughton
NSW 2535 • New South Wales
About Broughton
Broughton is a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, located on the Princes Highway between the charming towns of Gerringong and Berry on the NSW South Coast. With a population of around 85 residents and covering approximately 7 square kilometres, it sits between Broughton Creek and Broughton Mill Creek in a picturesque valley of dairy farms and rolling green hills. The area is part of the broader Berry–Gerringong corridor, one of NSW's most scenic and sought-after rural coastal areas.
Broughton and surrounds attract tree-changers and acreage buyers looking for large properties within commuting distance of Wollongong and Sydney, with the Princes Highway providing easy access to both. The nearby towns of Berry and Gerringong offer boutique cafes, restaurants, galleries, and essential services, lending the area a relaxed lifestyle with surprisingly good amenities. Dairy farming has historically been the backbone of the local economy, and the rural character is carefully preserved. The South Coast beaches at Shoalhaven Heads and Seven Mile Beach are within a short drive.
Broughton falls under postcode 2535 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Kiama electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2535
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2535, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2535; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local taxi/on-demand — Berry / Gerringong 10–15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wollongong is ~70 km north; Berry Station is the nearest rail access point
Broughton is a rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; all errands require driving to Berry or Gerringong.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Berry Public School ICSEA 10674464 1158 Victoria St
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Shoalhaven Heads Public School ICSEA 10214448 7174 47 Ravenscliffe Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Broughton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)