NSW Property Intelligence
Broken HillNSW 2880
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Broken Hill is home to ~17,706 residents (median age 44), with 24% of households renting.
Rent in Broken Hill
The median house rent in Broken Hill is $360/week (343 new leases). Units have a median of $250/week (70 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2880, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $245/wk | $218/wk |
| 2 | $320/wk | $280/wk |
| 3 | $380/wk | — |
| 4+ | $470/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Broken Hill fall in the intake zones of Willyama High School, Alma Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Willyama High School#1763 of 2159 in NSW
- Alma Public School#1913 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Broken Hill has 6 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Rainbow Pre-School - Broken Hill, Alma Public School Bugdlie Preschool, Busy Kids Child Care.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Broken Hill (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 438 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 109 | Stable |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26 | Downward |
Development activity
156 development applications were lodged in Broken Hill over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Broken Hill — quick answers
What is the median rent in Broken Hill?
Houses in Broken Hill (postcode 2880) have a median asking rent of $360/week; units have a median of $250/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Broken Hill?
Broken Hill addresses can be zoned for Willyama High School, Alma Public School. Willyama High School ranks in roughly the top 82% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has 6 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Broken Hill?
156 development applications were lodged in Broken Hill in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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