Broadwater, Richmond Valley Council, New South Wales
Broadwater, New South Wales — 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 Broadwater, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Broadwater |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Richmond Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.03555 |
| Longitude | 153.42312 |
| Population | 625 |
| Density | 10.5 /km² |
| Area | 59.4 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2472 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 577 km north-northeast |
Broadwater is a locality in the Richmond Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 625. The locality covers an area of 59.4 km², giving a population density of about 10.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 577 km north-northeast of Sydney. Broadwater is located at 29.0356°S, 153.4231°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2472. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Broadwater breathes a quiet sort of contentment, a sun-drenched settlement where the Richmond River’s embrace is a constant, gentle presence. It lies 107.3 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.8 km north of Evans Head. The land here unfolds in broad, fertile plains, softened by the dappled shade of towering eucalypts and fringed by cane fields that shimmer like emerald seas under the wide Australian sky. The air itself carries a subtle, sweet perfume, a blend of ripening sugar cane and the faintest whisper of salt from the coast, a reminder of the ocean’s nearby influence. Even the sturdy weatherboard houses, painted in cheerful blues and yellows, seem to lean into the warmth, their verandahs offering cool respite from the midday sun.
The story of Broadwater is deeply entwined with the cultivation of sugar cane, a legacy that colours its economy and landscape with the rich, dark soil of the river flats. For generations, this has been the lifeblood of the district, the rhythmic harvesting and processing dictating the pulse of the place. Echoes of its past can be found in the weathered machinery of old mills and the stories passed down through families who have worked this land for decades. Beyond the cane, the river itself has always been a vital artery, a source of sustenance and a highway for travel, and its banks are still a favourite spot for quiet contemplation, where the water flows with a patient, unhurried grace, mirroring the pace of life in Broadwater.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broadwater, New South Wales 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 Broadwater, in the Richmond Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Broadwater includes the postcode (2472), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Richmond Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Broadwater 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. |