Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Broadmeadows Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Broadmeadows Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Broadmeadows Schools
Local Schools 5
Nearby Top Schools 6
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
Ilim College
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Glenroy Private
John Fawkner Secondary College
Suburbs Near BROADMEADOWS
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📍 About Broadmeadows
BROADMEADOWS is situated in Northern Melbourne, housing 12,524 residents across a compact area with a population density of 1540 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows significant growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.6M, reflecting a substantial 70% increase over the past decade. Unit prices have also risen considerably, reaching a median of $0.5M with a 51% increase over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options include both public and private schools, with performance data from VCAA 2025 VCE results showing Hume Central Secondary College as the local public option, ranking #173 among public schools. For private education, families can consider Sirius College, which holds the #80 position among private schools.
Safety: Crime statistics present challenges for the area, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 23251 per 100,000 residents. This figure is notably high, sitting at 3.41 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing Broadmeadows in the high crime category.
Demographics: The suburb features a relatively small Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 1.70% of the population, representing approximately 212 people within the local demographic mix.
Transport: Connectivity to Melbourne's CBD is facilitated by road and rail, with the suburb positioned approximately 24.9km from the city centre, translating to roughly 30 minutes by car. Public transport users can access the Craigieburn line through the local train station.