Broadmeadows, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Broadmeadows, in the Hume City local government area.
| Locality | Broadmeadows |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hume City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.6789 |
| Longitude | 144.92826 |
| Population | 12,524 |
| Density | 1489.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 3047 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 15 km north-northwest |
Broadmeadows is a locality in the Hume City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,524. The locality covers an area of 8.4 km², giving a population density of about 1489.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Broadmeadows is located at 37.6789°S, 144.9283°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3047.
Broadmeadows sprawls across a gentle, rolling terrain, its landscape a subtle interplay of sun-bleached grasses and hardy native shrubs that cling to the earth with tenacious roots. It lies 2.9 km north-north-east of Glenroy, VIC (from Glenroy, VIC: bearing 13°T), and is situated 10.8 km south of Craigieburn. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty scent, a constant reminder of the Australian bush that whispers at its edges. Open skies dominate, vast expanses of pale blue that can ignite with fiery oranges and purples as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the scattered residential streets and industrial pockets in a warm, ephemeral glow. The land feels settled, worn smooth by seasons and by the passage of countless feet, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence.
Historically, Broadmeadows was shaped by its agricultural past, a fertile ground for farming and grazing that once defined its character and sustained its early settlers. The development of its more recent identity, however, is deeply intertwined with post-war migration, a significant wave of newcomers who brought with them a vibrant diversity that has since become a defining element of Broadmeadows. This influx transformed the local economy, shifting from its agrarian roots towards a more industrial and commercial base, with manufacturing and logistics becoming key pillars. Today, Broadmeadows is a testament to this evolving narrative, a place where the echoes of its pastoral origins still resonate faintly beneath the surface of a bustling, multicultural present, a neighbourhood that continues to forge its own distinct path.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broadmeadows, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Broadmeadows, in the Hume City local government area.
Detailed location data for Broadmeadows includes the postcode (3047), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hume City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Broadmeadows is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |