Broken Hill vs Little Topar
The verdict
Broken Hill rates higher for liveability (77 vs 4). Little Topar rates higher for education (71 vs 27). Broken Hill is closer to the coast (337.2 km vs 431.5 km).
Scores
Broken HillLittle Topar
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 71 |
| 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 | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,706 | 19 |
| Median age | 44 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,176 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 52.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Broken Hill Declining · Little Topar Declining
Property
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $212K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $154K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $380 | $380 |
| Rental yield (house) | 8.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 700 | 5,263 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 5,263 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,694 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,655 | 63,158 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 9 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Broken Hill · Little Topar
Transport
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72.8 km |
Liveability
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 337.2 km | 431.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 915.4 km | 856.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 42.7 km | 73.0 km |
Population & growth
| Broken Hill | Little Topar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,706 | 19 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,493 | 19 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,997 | 18 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.30% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Broken Hill or Little Topar?
Broken Hill has the higher transport score (Broken Hill 64/100 vs Little Topar 0/100).
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