Broken Hill
NSW 2880 · Unincorporated NSW
17,706 (2021) → 17,493 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Broken Hill is a declining suburb in Unincorporated NSW, NSW 2880, about 915km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $212K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 337km inland. Broken Hill has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 6/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.14%), England (0.8%), New Zealand (0.41%), India (0.4%), Germany (0.2%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.4%), Tagalog (0.37%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.29%), Italian (0.29%), Malayalam (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 906 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1000
- School of the AirPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989
- Morgan Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Willyama High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 911
- Broken Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 898
- Broken Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 886
- Burke Ward Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 871
- Broken Hill North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 856
- Railway Town Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 849
- Alma Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 840
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Broken Hill
Is Broken Hill safe?
Broken Hill has a residential safety score of 6/100, 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 17,655 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Broken Hill?
In Broken Hill, the median house price is $212K. Median weekly house rent is $380.
How far is Broken Hill from Sydney CBD?
Broken Hill is about 915.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 906 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has a transport score of 64/100, including 3 train stations.