Broken Hill and Far West

Sunset Strip

NSW2879

Sunset Strip at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

42

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Sunset Strip.

Sunset Strip (2879) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.

Sunset Strip has roughly 42 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Sunset Strip scores 0/100 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sunset Strip's population at 42, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

42

Median age

63

Family households

48%

Lone person

48%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$176/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$95/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

42

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

15

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Assault4 (26.7%)
Theft2 (13.3%)
Liquor offences2 (13.3%)
Sexual offences2 (13.3%)
Malicious damage to property2 (13.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sunset Strip.

Local schools for Sunset Strip

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Government School Catchment

Menindee Central School

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Frequently asked

About Sunset Strip.

What is the Sunset Strip postcode?
Sunset Strip is in the 2879 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
What is the average rent in Sunset Strip?
The median weekly rent for houses is $176, for units it's $95.
What schools are in Sunset Strip?
There are 1 schools serving Sunset Strip on this page, including Menindee Central School.
How walkable is Sunset Strip?
Sunset Strip has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sunset Strip?
Sunset Strip is close to Copi Hollow, Menindee, Kinalung, Little Topar, Stephens Creek.
What is the population of Sunset Strip?
Sunset Strip has approximately 42 residents. The median age is 63.

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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