The size of Broadwater is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 8.7% of total area. The population of Broadwater in 2011 was 3,703 people. By 2016 the population was 4,266 showing a population growth of 15.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Broadwater is 60-69 years. Households in Broadwater are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Broadwater work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 62.3% of the homes in Broadwater were owner-occupied compared with 67.6% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $550,000.