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All About Broken Hill, Unincorporated NSW, NSW, 2880

Broken Hill, located in the far west of New South Wales, Australia, is a unique and historically rich town known for its mining heritage and vibrant arts scene. The housing market in Broken Hill is characterized by its affordability compared to other parts of New South Wales, offering a range of options from heritage-listed cottages and miner's houses to more modern homes. The town's isolation contributes to a stable housing market with moderate demand, primarily driven by locals and individuals drawn to its historic charm and community lifestyle. Over recent years, there has been a slight increase in interest from investors and those seeking tree changes, motivated by the appeal of its affordability and the lifestyle benefits of residing in a tight-knit community. Despite fluctuations in larger real estate markets throughout Australia, Broken Hill remains relatively steady, with property prices typically reflecting its distance from larger urban centers and its reliance on local economy sectors like mining, tourism, and agriculture.

Living in Broken Hill offers a distinct blend of outback life with welcoming community spirit and cultural richness. The town is noted for its impressive collection of art galleries and the well-known Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, making it a haven for artists and creatively inclined residents. With its strong community ethos, residents often engage in an array of local activities, from participating in community events and festivals to exploring the stunning natural landscapes surrounding the town. The amenities in Broken Hill cater well to families, retirees, and those seeking an alternative to city living, featuring well-facilitated schools, healthcare services, and community centers. Its arid, desert-like surroundings offer breathtaking scenery, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate vast open spaces and unique geological features. Despite its remote location, Broken Hill provides a relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle, bridging the gap between past and present through its preserved architectural beauty and modern living experiences.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent	$213.45
Median Monthly Mortgage	$906.94
Median Persons Per bed houseroom	0.72
Average Household Size	2.02
Average Age	44.14
Average Income	$656.86
Average Cars Per Dwelling	1.57
Average Properties Within 50M	10
Typical 1 bed house	$164,000
Typical 2 bed house	$142,000
Typical 3 bed house	$210,000
Typical 4 bed house	$338,000
Typical 5 bed house	$332,000
Typical 6 bed+ house	$331,000

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Broken Hill Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Broken Hill? Now could not be a better time, with 13896 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $222,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $13,000 to $48,101,000. The aproximate distance to the coast is 276 Km.

In Broken Hill there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Broken Hill is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. Low average earnings from people in Broken Hill leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. Low population density implies low demand and limits housing choices and price increases. Could be a good entry point for first home buyers needing to somehow get into the market. With very low industrial sector presence in Broken Hill the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.

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Houses for sale Broken Hill

122 Buck Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$300,000
330 Knox Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2	2	$370,000 TO $395,000
165 Chapple Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$115,000
4 Casuarina Avenue, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2	2	UNDER OFFER
485 Blende Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	1	$130,000
458 Union Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	UNDER OFFER
Alma Hotel, 212 Hebbard Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	5	2	2	$395,000 TO $430,000
201 Cornish Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$225,000
248 Wyman Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	2	$395,000
633 Mcgowen Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	8	3	4	$560,000
104 Williams Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$198,000
587 Williams Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	2	$800,000 TO $880,000
4 Williams Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	4	$320,000 TO $350,000
377 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880				$310,000 TO $330,000
87 Buck Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2	2	$295,000
529 Mcgowen Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$315,000
230 Williams Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$149,000
150 Gaffney Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$89,000
478 Lane Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	1	3	$550,000
501-503 Chapple Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880				$700,000 EXCL. GST
266 Boughtman Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	5	2	2	$470,000 TO $495,000
18 Creedon Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$115,000
515 Uranium Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	1	2	$395,000 TO $430,000
88 Warren Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	4	$230,000
Unit 2, 26 Comstock Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	1	$169,000
87 Gypsum Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	5	2	4	$395,000
403 Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$300,000 TO $330,000
319 Wandoo Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$175,000
18 Albert Morris Avenue, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$360,000
119 Burke Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	3	$320,000
44 Williams Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880				$59,000
570 Mcgowen Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2	2	UNDER OFFER
29 Cobalt Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880		1	2	$85,000
81 Silver Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	3	2	$595,000 TO $645,000
275 Bromide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$210,000 TO $230,000
688 Mcgowen Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$275,000 TO $295,000
509 Wyman Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$300,000 TO $330,000
594 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$200,000 TO $220,000
725 Silica Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$130,000
430 Beryl Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	2	$380,000
556 Beryl Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$220,000
130 Buck Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$279,000
60 Beryl Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	$249,000
1 Wilson Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2	3	$350,000 TO $385,000
86 Wolfram Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	4	$350,000
628 Beryl Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	4	$540,000 TO $570,000
94 Gypsum Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880				$185,000
48 Thomas Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	2	$290,000
274 Jamieson Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880				$49,000
52 Williams Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$365,000
574 Wolfram Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$170,000
151 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1		$248,500
267 Piper Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	2		$295,000
245 Thomas Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	Please Call
233 South Road, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	5	1	2	$190,000
677 Chapple Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$175,000
514 Cummins Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	2	$315,000
119 Ryan Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	4	$370,000
569-571 Fisher Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	6	$522,000
553 Beryl Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	1	4	$440,000
168 Wills Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	5	$130,000
647 Lane Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	1	$195,000
365 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	2	$445,000
107 Ryan Lane, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	$247,000
5 Norfolk Avenue, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	2	3	$245,000
241 Murton Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	3	1	1	155000
537 Chapple Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	2	195000
351 Eyre Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	3	160000
308 Bromide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	4	1	1	235000
198 Cornish Street, Broken Hill, NSW, 2880	2	1	1	180000

Properties for sale in Broken Hill

Local Schools

Sacred Heart Parish Primary School

Willyama High School

Broken Hill High School

School of the Air

Railway Town Public School

Morgan Street Public School

Burke Ward Public School

Broken Hill North Public School

Broken Hill Public School

Alma Public School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Broken Hill there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

Local Crime Rate

Incidents Trend State Average

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Broken Hill weather - Average Local Climate by month

	(mm) RAIN	Min (°C) TEMP	Max (°C) TEMP	Min (%) HUMIDITY	Max (%) HUMIDITY	(m/sec) WIND	(MJ/sq m) SOLAR
Jan	1.0	16.8	34.2	18.0	63.7	4.4	28.2
Feb	0.9	15.8	32.8	19.7	66.1	4.0	25.2
Mar	0.6	13.0	28.8	24.0	73.1	3.6	20.4
Apr	0.4	9.1	24.5	27.8	73.4	3.4	16.4
May	0.5	6.3	19.6	38.5	82.0	3.4	12.4
Jun	0.5	3.4	15.8	46.3	87.5	3.3	10.6
Jul	0.5	3.3	15.9	41.2	85.1	3.9	11.2
Aug	0.4	3.7	17.7	31.9	80.1	4.1	13.9
Sept	0.8	6.7	21.9	27.3	77.2	4.5	18.9
Oct	0.4	9.4	25.4	21.1	75.4	4.4	25.8
Nov	0.8	12.6	29.7	17.7	68.2	4.1	28.2
Dec	0.4	15.0	32.3	16.2	63.5	4.6	30.0

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Recently Sold Properties / House Prices

19-03-2025	$410,000	23 Morgan Street
19-03-2025	$402,000	515 Uranium Street
19-03-2025	$165,000	117 Eyre Street
18-03-2025	$260,000	47 Bonanza Street
18-03-2025	$105,000	725 Silica Street
18-03-2025	$305,000	529 Mcgowen Street
17-03-2025	$165,000	64 Wills Street
17-03-2025	$190,000	368 Iodide Street
17-03-2025	$440,000	499 Morgan Street
17-03-2025	$245,000	239 Rowe Street
14-03-2025	$50,000	115 Morgan Street
14-03-2025	$73,000	352 Morish Street
14-03-2025	$76,000	31 Gypsum Street
14-03-2025	$340,000	3 Zinc Street
13-03-2025	$250,000	611 Mcgowen Street
13-03-2025	$120,000	168 Wills Street
13-03-2025	$120,000	396 Cobalt Street
11-03-2025	$125,000	30 Boughtman Street
11-03-2025	$285,000	4 Albert Morris Avenue
11-03-2025	$180,000	141 Newton Street
10-03-2025	$282,157	369 Oxide Street
10-03-2025	$50,000	416 Chapple Lane
10-03-2025	$65,100	171 Chapple Street
10-03-2025	$360,000	119 Ryan Street
07-03-2025	$290,000	245 Thomas Street
06-03-2025	$290,000	721 Wolfram Street
05-03-2025	$140,000	107 Clarke Street
04-03-2025	$106,000	570 Mcgowen Street
28-02-2025	$310,000	299 Wandoo Street
28-02-2025	$145,000	236 Knox Street
28-02-2025	$320,000	31 Allendale Street
28-02-2025	$395,000	248 Wyman Street
27-02-2025	$400,000	43 Long Street
26-02-2025	$260,000	717 Williams Street
26-02-2025	$420,000	4 Casuarina Avenue
26-02-2025	$325,000	492 Chapple Street
26-02-2025	$530,000	478 Lane Street
25-02-2025	$180,000	45 Mica Street
24-02-2025	$160,000	80 Morgan Street
24-02-2025	$253,000	143 Argent Street
21-02-2025	$40,000	651 Beryl Street
21-02-2025	$370,000	240 Mercury Street
21-02-2025	$151,500	241 Murton Street
21-02-2025	$123,000	255 Chapple Street
21-02-2025	$269,000	27 Argent Street
20-02-2025	$290,000	80 Eyre Street
19-02-2025	$280,000	99 Gypsum Street
18-02-2025	$170,000	244 Lane Street
14-02-2025	$120,000	485 Blende Street
12-02-2025	$300,000	416 Chapple Street

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