Broken Hill at a glance
Median house
$190,000
+7.1% year on year
Median unit
$165,000
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
17.7k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Broken Hill.
The postcode for Broken Hill is 2880 (NSW).
The median house price in Broken Hill is $190,000.
Broken Hill (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW. The median house here is $190,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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. Listings here typically sell in 35 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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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
Houses change hands at $190,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $165,000, roughly 13% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.1%). Days on market sit around 35, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Broken Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 35, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +7.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$190,000
+7.1% over the past year. Median unit price $165,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$190,000
+7.1% annual growth
$165,000
35
Average days to sell
17,706
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.02% (median rent $220/wk against a $190,000 price tag). Units yield 6.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.02%
Based on $190,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.93%
Based on $165,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+7.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202435 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.1%/yr
2021
$135K
5-year change
+41%
2026
$190K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Broken Hill.
- What is the median house price in Broken Hill?
- The median house price in Broken Hill, NSW 2880 is $190,000. The median unit price is $165,000. Annual growth is +7.1%.
- What is the Broken Hill postcode?
- Broken Hill is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- Where is Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2880, 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 South Broken Hill, Broken Hill West, Broken Hill North, Mount Gipps, Silverton.
- What is the population of Broken Hill?
- The population of Broken Hill is approximately 17,706 (2021 Census). 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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