Full-time 21.5%Part-time 15.8%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 61.5%
Dwelling Types
Broadwater
House 77.6%Semi-detached 19.7%Other 2.5%
Commute Mode
Broadwater
Car 86.9%Transit 1.5%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 2.9%WFH 8.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.4%
England
10.2%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.2%
Philippines
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
94.4%
Italian
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Broadwater
Is Broadwater safe?
Broadwater has a safety score of 77/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Busselton (47/100), Abbey (87/100), Vasse (70/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Broadwater?
Median weekly rent in Broadwater is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Busselton ($780/wk), Abbey ($800/wk), Vasse ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Broadwater affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Broadwater is $1.1M, up 26.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $796K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: West Busselton ($940K), Abbey ($1.5M), Vasse ($914K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/broadwater
Broadwater is a mid-sized suburb around 200 km from central Perth with a population of 4,269. Median property values reach $1.09M and rent of $800/week, 7% above the Perth metro median.
Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 77/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 25 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. An older demographic predominates, with a median age of 53 and household incomes of $1,232/week.