Broke
NSW 2330 · Singleton
557 (2021) → 574 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Singleton local government area (est. 27,134 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Broke is a stable suburb in Singleton, NSW 2330, about 122km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 62km inland. Broke has an overall score of 16/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.41%), South Africa (1.44%), New Zealand (1.26%), Philippines (1.26%), USA (1.08%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.72%), Afrikaans (0.54%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
No data
No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 849 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Broke Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 849
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Broke
Is Broke safe?
Broke has a residential safety score of 91/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,668 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Broke?
In Broke, the median house price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $645.
How far is Broke from Sydney CBD?
Broke is about 122.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Broke?
Broke has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 849 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Broke?
Broke has a transport score of 0/100.