Broadmeadow
Broadmeadow is the geographic centre of Newcastle city. Its main commercial hub is located at the “Nineways”, named because of the number of roads/tramlines converging there.
According to the 2006 census date, the population of Broadmeadow is 1,730 people in 830 dwellings (in 2001 it was 1444 people, with a total of 732 dwellings). The population is changing, with the suburb becoming increasingly attractive for young families.
Sport and Recreation Facilities
Broadmeadow is home to the Broadmeadow Racecourse which regularly hosts horse racing events. It also includes the Energy Australia Stadium and the International Sports Centre. Other sporting facilities include a skate park and tennis courts. Local parks include District Park, Darling Oval and Myers Park.
Go to sport and parks and playgrounds for more information about sport and recreation facilities in Newcastle.
Library
Two branches of the Newcastle Region Library are easily accessible for residents in Broadmeadow: the Hamilton branch at James Street, Hamilton and the Adamstown Branch at Brunker Road, Adamstown.
Visit the library for more information about libraries in Newcastle.
Schools
The Hunter School of Performing Arts is located in Lambton Road, Broadmeadow and can be contacted on 02 4952 3355. Merewether High School is at Chatham Road, Broadmeadow, telephone 02 4969 3855.
Transport Options
Broadmeadow is well situated for public transport with a high frequency bus service along Tudor and Belford Streets.
Go to the Lower Hunter Transport Guide for more information.
Broadmeadow is also home to the main inter-regional railway station, servicing Newcastle and the north-south NSW railway line.
Commercial Centre
Broadmeadow’s commercial centre is located at Nineways with shops and small businesses running along Belford Street and Brunker Road. The suburb is only a short distance from the Hamilton commercial district and Westfield Kotara.
History
Broadmeadow was originally part of the Newcastle Pasturage Reserve of 648 hectares. It developed around the Great Northern Railway, the road to Newcastle’s western suburbs and the construction of the Sydney to Newcastle Railway in the 1880s.
