Broughton, 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 Broughton, in the Hindmarsh Shire local government area.
| Locality | Broughton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hindmarsh Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.15456 |
| Longitude | 141.31615 |
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 157.2 km² |
| Elevation | 143 m |
| Postcode | 3418 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 373 km west-northwest |
Broughton is a locality in the Hindmarsh Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 140. The locality covers an area of 157.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 143 m above sea level. It lies approximately 373 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Broughton is located at 36.1546°S, 141.3161°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3418. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Broughton rests under a sky that seems to stretch further than any horizon, a vast, pale blue canvas where sunlight can feel both relentless and benevolent. It lies 191.8 km north-north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 27.9 km north-west of Nhill. The landscape around Broughton is predominantly flat, a subtle, patient earth unfolding in broad sweeps of dry grass and hardy shrubs, punctuated by the occasional hardy gum tree standing sentinel. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a unique stillness, a quiet hum that speaks of immense space and a deep, unhurried connection to the land. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light that slant across the ochre-coloured soil, and the silence is broken only by the rustle of wind through dry stalks or the distant call of a bird.
The story of Broughton is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative etched into the very fabric of its existence by the cycles of the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the land has sustained livelihoods through sheep grazing and grain farming, the rolling paddocks a testament to the careful stewardship of those who have worked this country. The economy, while modest, is deeply rooted in the agricultural rhythms that have shaped the region, a quiet pulse of activity that sustains the local businesses and the close-knit community. Broughton’s character is that of a place that has learned to thrive in its own unique way, a quiet strength in its isolation, a beauty found in its stark simplicity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broughton, 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 Broughton, in the Hindmarsh Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Broughton includes the postcode (3418), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hindmarsh 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 Broughton 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. |