[1] 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.

The town is bypassed to the east by the Hume Freeway and the railway line linking the two cities passes through Broadford.

Broadford is located on the banks of Sunday Creek, a tributary of the Goulburn River and is set amongst dramatic central Victorian scenery.

… I knew four of them fairly well, one of whom was called Billy Hamilton (and claimed to be the son of the Chief of the Puckapunyal tribe) his lubra, Mary, Gelibrand and Lankey.

"[4] Hamilton Hume and Captain William Hilton Hovell were the first Europeans to set foot on the future township of Broadford during their pioneering journey into inland Victoria in 1824.

Hovell recorded that on Sunday 12 December, the party reached the top of the Murchison Gap East of Broadford and took a compass bearing of the 'remarkable' Sugarloaf Hill that they could see.

[6] Mount Piper, which today is known for its natural beauty and unique butterfly fauna is located within the boundary of Broadford.

[17] On 7 February 2009, Broadford was a part of the Black Saturday bushfires, with the Kilmore East Fire which saw 119 deaths, 232 injured and 1,242 homes lost.

Broadford is a growing town, with an increasing population of residents taking advantage of its location and transport links into Melbourne CBD.

The town's substantial reserves of fine white kaolin clay are used both as a medical absorbent and for the manufacture of pottery.

[20] As Broadford is expected to grow substantially over coming years, with new residents attracted into the area by its transport links into Melbourne, high quality residential developments and natural beauty, Mitchellshire Council created an overarching strategic vision for the town.

[21] The plan included core strategies to manage expected population growth; improve facilities; and to maintain the heritage and character of the town.

The Country Fire Authority's Scott Hamilton says the blaze caused about $300,000 damage to the building and destroyed its contents.