Broken Hill NSW 2880 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Broken Hill is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2880). The median sale price is $250k (+107% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $350/week, a gross rental yield of about 7.3%. It has a population of about 17,706 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $150,000 |
| 2022 | $175,000 |
| 2023 | $190,000 |
| 2024 | $185,000 |
| 2025 | $210,000 |
| 2026 | $250,200 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $270 |
| 3-bedroom | $400 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (96% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 17,706
- Median age: 44
- Median weekly household income: $1,176
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 893 · 11th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 888 · 12th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Broken Hill
- Willyama High School · Secondary School
- Broken Hill High School · Secondary School
- Morgan Street Public School · Primary School
- Alma Public School · Primary School
- Broken Hill North Public School · Primary School
- Burke Ward Public School · Primary School
- Broken Hill Public School · Primary School
- Railway Town Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Broken Hill Station (train), about 40.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Broken Hill?
The median sale price in Broken Hill NSW 2880 is $250,200, up 107% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Broken Hill?
The median weekly rent in Broken Hill (postcode 2880) is $350 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Broken Hill?
The estimated gross rental yield in Broken Hill is about 7.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Broken Hill?
Schools located in Broken Hill include Willyama High School, Broken Hill High School, Morgan Street Public School, Alma Public School, Broken Hill North Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Menindee 2879
- Sunset Strip 2879
- Wentworth 2648
- Curlwaa 2648
- Coomealla 2717
- Dareton 2717
- Buronga 2739
- Gol Gol 2738
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.