Broke, NSW 2330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broke is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2330, home to 557 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 125 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,718 /week
- Median personal income
- $723 /week
- Median family income
- $1,983 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Broke Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- McNamara Park, Wollombi St
- Broke Catholic Church, Wollombi St
- Wollombi St At Archer St
- Milbrodale Rd At Wollombi St
- Cochrane St Before Archer St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 81.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.0% of the 298 resolvable premises in Broke. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,337 across postcode 2330 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 434 violent offences, 264 theft, 197 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broke?
Broke (NSW 2330) had 557 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Broke?
The median advertised rent in Broke is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broke?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Broke covering government sectors. Nearest include: Broke Public School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broke?
Broke is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broke?
Across postcode 2330, 1,337 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (434), theft (264), property damage (197). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Broke?
In Broke, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Broke?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broke centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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