Broken Hill and Far West
Broken Hill West
Broken Hill West at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Broken Hill West.
Broken Hill West (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Broken Hill West has roughly 18,097 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Broken Hill West 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 West'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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Getting around
Walkability.
10
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10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broken Hill West.
Local schools for Broken Hill West
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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 West.
- What is the Broken Hill West postcode?
- Broken Hill West is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Broken Hill West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Broken Hill West?
- There are 10 schools serving Broken Hill West on this page, including Broken Hill Public School, Sacred Heart Parish School, Broken Hill High School.
- How walkable is Broken Hill West?
- Broken Hill West has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Broken Hill West?
- Broken Hill West is close to Broken Hill North, Broken Hill, South Broken Hill, Mount Gipps, Silverton.
- What is the population of Broken Hill West?
- Broken Hill West has approximately 18,097 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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