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| Locality | Broadwater |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moyne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.12154 |
| Longitude | 142.06186 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 78.2 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 3301 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 257 km west |
Broadwater is a locality in the Moyne Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 90. The locality covers an area of 78.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 257 km west of Melbourne. Broadwater is located at 38.1215°S, 142.0619°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Broadwater lies as a quiet punctuation mark on the western Victorian coast, a place where the land sighs towards the sea. It lies 47.0 km north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.0 km south of Macarthur. The terrain here is a gentle sweep of green, a soft, rolling expanse punctuated by the stoic presence of scattered gums and the occasional glint of distant water. Fields of pasture, often brushed with the tawny hues of dry grass in the warmer months, stretch towards the horizon, bordered by fences that seem to stitch the landscape together. The air itself carries a subtle salinity, a constant reminder of the powerful Southern Ocean, and the light at dusk can paint the sky in washes of lavender and rose, a quiet spectacle that settles over the land like a comforting cloak.
The history of Broadwater is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, a story told in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the enduring legacy of the dairy industry that has long defined its economy. For generations, the rich, dark soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the character of the locality. While farming remains a cornerstone, a broader diversification has seen a quiet growth, attracting those drawn to its peaceful pace and the raw beauty of the coastline. There are no grand monuments, no booming industries that shout their presence, only the steady hum of a community that understands the value of fertile ground and the solace of a wide, uncluttered sky.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Broadwater, Victoria. 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 Moyne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Broadwater includes the postcode (3301), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moyne Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 | July 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. |