Broken Hill and Far West
South Broken Hill
South Broken Hill at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about South Broken Hill.
South Broken Hill (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
South Broken Hill 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.
South 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 South 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
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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 South Broken Hill.
Local schools for South 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 South Broken Hill.
- What is the South Broken Hill postcode?
- South Broken Hill is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in South Broken Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in South Broken Hill?
- There are 10 schools serving South Broken Hill on this page, including Broken Hill Public School, Sacred Heart Parish School, Broken Hill High School.
- How walkable is South Broken Hill?
- South Broken Hill has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near South Broken Hill?
- South Broken Hill is close to Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, Broken Hill, Mount Gipps, Silverton.
- What is the population of South Broken Hill?
- South Broken Hill 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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