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Broke

NSW 2330 · Singleton

557 (2021)574 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Singleton local government area (est. 27,134 residents)

16
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

557
Population
$1.05M
Median house (2025)
91
Safety score
0
Transport score

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.

122.5 km
To Sydney CBD
61.7 km
To coast
$645/wk
Median rent (house)
23.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

557
Population
43
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Singleton LGA population (est. 2025)27,134
Median household income (weekly)$1,718
vs NSW median-7.1%
Bachelor degree or higher22.6%
Born in Australia80.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse196 / 0 / 0

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

$1.05M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$645 / $485 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)7 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

91
Residential

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:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
1
Steal from dwelling180/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft180/100k
1
Domestic assault180/100k
1
Robbery180/100k
9
Non-domestic assault1,616/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 26 (all categories, latest year)4,668 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

0

No data

No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (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

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSingleton (23.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
33 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCessnock Hospital (24.4 km)
Nearest vet24.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (56.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
3
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

48

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

3
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

71

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.75%
Projected population 2041593
Projected households 2041230

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.