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Broughton

VIC 3418 • Victoria

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
173.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet

About Broughton

Broughton is a small rural locality in north-western Victoria, situated approximately 410 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Yarriambiack Shire. Covering around 173 square kilometres of flat Wimmera wheatbelt farmland, the locality lies in the productive grain-growing plains near the Wirrabara district, between Warracknabeal and Hopetoun. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Broughton is a sparse and remote farming community in the heart of the Victorian Wimmera.

The landscape around Broughton is classic Wimmera — vast, flat, and dominated by wheat, barley, and canola cropping on the fertile black and grey soils of the ancient lake plains. The region's productivity is underpinned by reliable rainfall and deep soils that support some of Australia's most efficient grain farming. Warracknabeal, the administrative centre of the Yarriambiack Shire, provides schools, supermarkets, and community services for the surrounding farming communities. Broughton suits farming families who value the wide open skies and self-reliant character of remote Wimmera agricultural life.

Broughton falls under postcode 3418 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3418
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.07°, 141.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
173.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warracknabeal
30 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
410 km
By Train
V/Line from Warracknabeal (~4 hrs to Southern Cross)
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs – 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min – 4 hrs

🛣️ Accessed via Western Highway/Wimmera Highway; car essential, Warracknabeal is the main service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Broughton is a very remote Wimmera locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broughton known for? +

Broughton is a remote Wimmera wheat and barley farming locality in the Yarriambiack Shire, known for its flat, productive grain plains and the wide open skies typical of north-western Victoria.

How far is Broughton from Melbourne? +

Broughton is approximately 410 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it roughly a 4 to 4.5 hour drive via the Western and Wimmera Highways.

Does Broughton have public transport? +

Broughton has no local public transport. Limited V/Line services operate from Warracknabeal, approximately 30 kilometres away, but a car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Broughton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Broughton has a population of approximately 65 residents across its large 173 square kilometre area.

Is Broughton a good place to live? +

Broughton suits farming families who embrace the remote Wimmera lifestyle, with Warracknabeal's essential services accessible within 30 kilometres and the Mallee and Big Desert Wilderness nearby for nature recreation.

What is the postcode for Broughton? +

The postcode for Broughton is 3418.