Broadwater, Western Australia — 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 City Of Busselton local government area.
| Locality | Broadwater |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Busselton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.6625 |
| Longitude | 115.28389 |
| Population | 4,418 |
| Density | 745.0 /km² |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 6280 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 198 km south-southwest |
Broadwater is a locality in the City Of Busselton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,418. The locality covers an area of 5.9 km², giving a population density of about 745.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 198 km south-southwest of Perth. Broadwater is located at 33.6625°S, 115.2839°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Broadwater rests on the edge of the Geographe Bay, its character shaped by the gentle curve of the coastline and the fertile hinterland. It lies 6.3 km west-south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 3.6 km west of West Busselton. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of salt spray, a constant reminder of the nearby waters, which often shimmer with an almost liquid silver light as the sun begins its descent. The land itself is a soft green, a patchwork of pastures and cultivated fields that roll gently towards the coast, punctuated by stands of tall, whispering trees that seem to hold the secrets of the south-west. Life in Broadwater moves with a quiet purpose, a steady hum of activity that feels both grounded and connected to the natural world.
Historically, Broadwater has been a place of agricultural endeavour, its rich soils yielding crops and supporting grazing livestock for generations. The local economy continues to draw strength from this connection to the land, with farming and viticulture playing significant roles, their produce often finding its way to the bustling markets of neighbouring towns. The proximity to the coast also hints at past fishing activities, though today tourism is a growing influence, drawing visitors to the pristine beaches and the broader attractions of the region. This sense of place, where the bounty of the earth meets the allure of the sea, imbues Broadwater with a distinctive, enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broadwater, Western Australia 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 City Of Busselton local government area.
Detailed location data for Broadwater includes the postcode (6280), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Busselton), 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. |