Broken Hill vs Fowlers Gap
The verdict
Broken Hill rates higher for liveability (77 vs 4). Broken Hill is closer to the coast (337.2 km vs 382.7 km).
Scores
Broken HillFowlers Gap
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 1 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 0 |
| Liveability | 77 | 4 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,706 | 26 |
| Median age | 44 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,176 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 4.3 |
Growth: Broken Hill Declining · Fowlers Gap Declining
Property
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $231K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $154K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $340 | $340 |
| Rental yield (house) | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 700 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 186 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,689 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,532 | 15,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 9 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 908 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Broken Hill · Fowlers Gap
Transport
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 3 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 41.1 km | 69.5 km |
Liveability
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 250 | 250 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 337.2 km | 382.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 915.4 km | 934.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 42.7 km | 68.6 km |
Population & growth
| Broken Hill | Fowlers Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,706 | 26 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,493 | 26 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,997 | 25 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.30% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Broken Hill or Fowlers Gap?
Broken Hill has the higher transport score (Broken Hill 64/100 vs Fowlers Gap 0/100).
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