Broken Hill and Far West
Broken Hill
Broken Hill at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
17.7k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Broken Hill.
Broken Hill (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Broken Hill has roughly 17,706 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Broken Hill scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broken Hill's population at 17,706, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,706
Median age
44
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
17,706
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3,126
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broken Hill.
Local schools for Broken Hill
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Government School Catchment
Broken Hill Public School
Broken Hill High School
Burke Ward Public School
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Frequently asked
About Broken Hill.
- What is the Broken Hill postcode?
- Broken Hill is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Broken Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Broken Hill?
- There are 10 schools serving Broken Hill on this page, including Broken Hill Public School, Sacred Heart Parish School, Broken Hill High School.
- How walkable is Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill is close to Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, South Broken Hill, Mount Gipps, Silverton.
- What is the population of Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill has approximately 17,706 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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