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Broadmeadows Property Growth

VIC · 3047 · Northern Melbourne

An outer-northern Melbourne suburb with a long industrial and public housing history, now a focus of urban renewal, offering some of the more affordable housing in Melbourne's north.

ProfileLast updated: June 2026

Overview

Location: City of Hume

An outer-northern Melbourne suburb with a long industrial and public housing history, now a focus of urban renewal, offering some of the more affordable housing in Melbourne's north.

Market Snapshot

Median House Price

$650k

Median Unit Price

$468k

Avg Days on Market

28 days

Demographics

Estimated Population

11,964

Owner Occupier Rate

50.0%

Renter Rate

50.0%

Transport & Connectivity

Broadmeadows is a major transport interchange for Melbourne's north, served by train and multiple bus routes with easy freeway access.

Major Roads

  • Hume Freeway
  • Western Ring Road (M80)
  • CityLink
  • Pascoe Vale Road

Train Lines

  • Broadmeadows Station, on the Upfield line

Bus Network

Routes 477, 484, 532, 541, 542, 901, 902

Broadmeadows is approximately 17km north of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Hume; the train takes around 30-35 minutes to the city. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.

Education

Broadmeadows has a long-established network of government and Catholic schools dating to the 1950s-60s housing estate era.

Childcare

A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Broadmeadows. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Broadmeadows Central is a major enclosed shopping centre (around 200 stores, over 61,000 sqm), anchoring the suburb's retail offering alongside community pools, a gym and library facilities.

Employment

Broadmeadows has a significant health and retail employment base, alongside historic manufacturing links (formerly home to the Ford/Broadmeadows Assembly Plant).

Major Employment Hubs

  • Broadmeadows Health Service
  • Broadmeadows Central

Commercial Centres

  • Broadmeadows Central

Infrastructure

No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for Broadmeadows. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Hume's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.

Growth Drivers

  • Major transport interchange — Broadmeadows Station on the Upfield line, combined with multiple bus routes and easy access to the Hume Freeway, Western Ring Road (M80) and CityLink, makes it a key connectivity hub for Melbourne's north.
  • Significant health and retail employment base — Broadmeadows Health Service and Broadmeadows Central (around 200 stores, over 61,000 sqm) anchor substantial local employment.
  • Established community infrastructure — schools dating to the 1950s-60s housing estate era, plus community pools, a gym and library facilities, support a mature residential base.
  • Urban renewal potential — the suburb's historic manufacturing links (formerly the Ford/Broadmeadows Assembly Plant site) and transport interchange status position it for potential future redevelopment.

Key Risks

  • Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
  • Legacy socioeconomic profile — parts of Broadmeadows have historically faced higher unemployment and lower socioeconomic indicators than the Melbourne average, which some buyers may weigh in their decision-making.
  • Industrial and freight traffic exposure — proximity to major freeways and historic manufacturing precincts may affect amenity in some pockets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadmeadows offers a major transport interchange, a strong health and retail employment base, and potential for urban renewal, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.

Broadmeadows has a long-established network of government and Catholic schools dating to the 1950s-60s housing estate era.

Broadmeadows Station is on the Upfield line, with multiple bus routes (477, 484, 532, 541, 542, 901, 902) and freeway access; the train takes around 30-35 minutes to the city. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.

Broadmeadows Central is a major enclosed shopping centre anchoring the suburb's retail offering, alongside community pools, a gym and library facilities.

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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser before making any property investment decision.