Broadford, Victoria

Broadford is a town in central Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Broadford had a population of 4,076. The town is the headquarters of the Shire of Mitchell local government area and is approximately 73 kilometres (50 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne.

Broadford
Victoria
Broadford
Broadford
Coordinates37°12′S 145°04′E
Population4,076 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)3658
Location
  • 73 km (45 mi) N of Melbourne
  • 27 km (17 mi) S of Seymour
  • 15 km (9 mi) NE of Kilmore
LGA(s)Shire of Mitchell
State electorate(s)Euroa
Federal division(s)Nicholls
Localities around Broadford:
Sugarloaf Creek Tallarook Strath Creek
Willowmavin Broadford Strath Creek
Kilmore Wandong Clonbinane

Broadford lies on the major transport routes between Melbourne and Sydney. The town is bypassed to the east by the Hume Freeway and the railway line linking the two cities passes through Broadford. Broadford is built on the banks of Sunday Creek, a tributary of the Goulburn River.

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