Broken Hill, NSW 2880 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broken Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2880, home to 17,706 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated NSW local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 943 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,706
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,176 /week
- Median personal income
- $650 /week
- Median family income
- $1,627 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Broken Hill
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Broken Hill High School
- Burke Ward Public School
- Broken Hill Public School
- Railway Town Public School
- Alma Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 32 bus stops
- Westside Plaza
- Gossan St Opp Crystal Lane
- Gypsum St At Wills St
- Temp Wilyama H.S.
- Broken Hill Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 40 restaurants
- 34 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 12 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.6% of the 10,957 resolvable premises in Broken Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 23.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 16.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,424 across postcode 2880 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 751 violent offences, 403 theft, 350 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broken Hill?
Broken Hill (NSW 2880) had 17,706 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Broken Hill local government area.
What is the median rent in Broken Hill?
The median advertised rent in Broken Hill is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broken Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Broken Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Broken Hill High School (0.8 km), Burke Ward Public School (1.1 km), Broken Hill Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broken Hill?
Broken Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broken Hill?
Across postcode 2880, 2,424 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (751), theft (403), property damage (350). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Broken Hill?
33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broken Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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