Broken Hill at a glance
Population
18.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Broken Hill.
The postcode for Broken Hill is 2880 (SA).
Broken Hill (2880) sits in the South Australia region of South Australia.
Broken Hill has roughly 18,097 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broken Hill's population at 18,097, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
18,097
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,097
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Broken Hill.
Frequently asked
About Broken Hill.
- What is the Broken Hill postcode?
- Broken Hill is in the 2880 postcode, in SA, in the South Australia region.
- Where is Broken Hill?
- Broken Hill is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 2880, in the South Australia region.
- What is the average rent in Broken Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What is the population of Broken Hill?
- The population of Broken Hill is approximately 18,097 (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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