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Broughton

VIC 3418 • Victoria

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
173.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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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 Hindmarsh Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3418
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hindmarsh
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
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3418

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3418, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,133
Median 2023–24
$54,399
▲ 17.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,479

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3418; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hindmarsh Local Government Area, which contains Broughton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
274.8 / 100k
2yr Up 38.9% 10yr Down 16.3%
Motor vehicle theft
91.6 / 100k
2yr Up 154.6% 10yr Down 33.8%
Non-FV assault
201.5 / 100k
2yr Up 24.5% 10yr Down 10.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
201.5 / 100k
2yr Up 86.7% 10yr Up 66.5%
View all offence subgroups for Hindmarsh →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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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.

Is Broughton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Broughton is part of the Hindmarsh LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.