Broken Hill vs Scotia
The verdict
Broken Hill rates higher for liveability (77 vs 7). Scotia is closer to the coast (318.3 km vs 337.2 km).
Scores
Broken HillScotia
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 2 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 0 |
| Liveability | 77 | 7 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,706 | 12 |
| Median age | 44 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,176 | $575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.4 |
Growth: Broken Hill Declining · Scotia Declining
Property
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $380 |
| Rental yield (house) | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
Scotia is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Scotia
Transport
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 113.8 km |
Liveability
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 250 | 290 |
| 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 | 318.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 915.4 km | 904.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 42.7 km | 114.3 km |
Population & growth
| Broken Hill | Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,706 | 12 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,493 | 12 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,997 | 12 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.30% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Broken Hill or Scotia?
Broken Hill has the higher transport score (Broken Hill 64/100 vs Scotia 0/100).
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