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BROADMEADOWS

Is Broadmeadows Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Broadmeadows. 7 medical facilities, 29 parks, 5 supermarkets, 3 pharmacies.

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Zara Patel
Is Broadmeadows Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Broadmeadows (2026)

Retiree Score: 10/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Broadmeadows offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorBroadmeadowsWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities73+ for comfort
Pharmacies31+ essential
Parks & green space295+ ideal
Supermarkets52+ for choice
Cafes25Daily routine
Places of worship3Community
Gyms/fitness1Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Broadmeadows has 7 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.

FacilityAddressPhone
Wells Medical Clinic176 Blair Street—
Pascoe Vale Rd Family Clinic——
Dorevitch Pathology——
Coolaroo Clinic——
Broadmeadows Hospital35 Johnstone Street—
Hillcrest Health Centre——
Camp Road Family Clinic——

Pharmacies (3): Chemist Warehouse, The Greater Diacount Chemist, Fordgate Pharmacy

Daily Walking & Green Space

Broadmeadows has 29 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.

Your walking options:

  • Moonee Ponds Creek Parklands
  • Anderson Reserve
  • Jack Roper Reserve
  • Jacana Wetlands
  • Jacana Reserve
  • Broadmeadows Valley Park
  • Ripplebrook Reserve
  • John Ilhan Memorial Reserve
  • Laura Douglas Reserve
  • Seth Raistrick Reserve
  • Plus 19 more parks and reserves

Daily Shopping & Errands

5 supermarkets in Broadmeadows:

  • Woolworths
  • Coles — 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Road
  • Aldi — 1099-116 Pascoe Vale Road
  • Foodworks
  • **Fresh Plus **

Morning Coffee & Social

25 cafes give Broadmeadows a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Indulge Waffles and Desserts — 36 King William Street, Broadmeadows
  • Brick Lane Melbourne — 33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  • Pie Face — 4 Camp Road, Broadmeadows
  • Batter Bros Creperie (Broadmeadows) — 34 King William Street, Broadmeadows
  • Have a Nice Tea
  • Koffy — Unit 2/282 Carrick Dr, Gladstone Park VIC 3043, Australia

Community & Worship

3 places of worship in Broadmeadows:

  • Holy Child Church (Christian) — 227 Blair Street
  • St Dominic’s Catholic Church (Christian)
  • Broadmeadows Mosque (Cami) (Muslim)

Staying Active

1 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre — Dimboola Road

The Verdict

Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Broadmeadows ticks every box.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

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