Broken Hill, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Broken Hill is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 17,456. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 17,456 |
| Population Density | 266 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.9652°, 141.4512° |
| Timezone | Australia/Broken_Hill |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.6 inches (243 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 17,456. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Broken_Hill.
Climate in Broken Hill
Broken Hill has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 298 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9652°S, 141.4512°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Broken_Hill |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Broken Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.0") and March the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Broken Hill
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill TAFE Argent Street Annexe Campus | College | - | , |
| Charles Sturt University - Broken Hill Robinson Centre | University | - | , |
Schools in Broken Hill
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Broken Hill High School | - | - | - | - |
| Alma Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Railway Town Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Burke Ward Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Broken Hill North Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Willyama High School | - | - | - | - |
| School of the Air | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Parish School | - | - | - | - |
| Rainbow Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Morgan Street Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Broken Hill
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 87.6 | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Magic 105.9 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Broken Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Mosque | ||||
| Albert Kersten Mining And Minerals Museum | ||||
| Daydream Mine | ||||
| Sulphide Street Station Railway Museum | ||||
| Synagogue Of The Outback Museum | ||||
| The Conservation Centre | ||||
| White's Mineral Art And Living Museum |
Libraries in Broken Hill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Broken Hill
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Broken Hill
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Broken Hill
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Broken Hill
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Broken Hill
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Broken Hill
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Broken Hill
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Broken Hill
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Broken Hill
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Broken Hill
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Broken Hill
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Broken Hill
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill Airport | BHQ | Medium Airport |
| Acacia Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Corona Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Langawirra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tandou Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tirlta Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Broken Hill
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Broken Hill North Post Office | |
| Broken Hill Post Office | |
| Broken Hill South Post Office | |
| Broken Hill West Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Broken Hill
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afghan Mosque | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral | |
| Silver City CRC | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church |
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Meteorites Near Broken Hill
16 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Broken Hill.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eldee 001 | 2006 | |
| Eldee 002 | 2006 | |
| Broken Hill | 1994 | |
| Lake Frome 001 | 1992 | |
| Lake Frome 002 | 1992 | |
| Lake Frome 003 | 1992 | |
| Lake Frome 004 | 1992 | |
| Lake Frome 005 | 1992 | |
| Ophara | 1983 | |
| Starvation Lake | 1975 | |
| Thackaringa | 1974 | |
| Boolka | 1968 | |
| Quinyambie | 1968 | |
| Moorabie | 1965 | |
| Cockburn | 1946 | |
| Silverton (New South Wales) | 1883 |
UFO Sightings Near Broken Hill
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Broken Hill.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Broken hill | 2011 | Bright orange light moving horizontally across the sky. |
| Broken hill (australia) | 2003 | bright light it travelled in one direction , and changed suddenly to another then vanished but it could be just made out |
| Broken hill (australia) | 1997 | Observed pulsating set of 4 rectangular lights of white and red, 50 feet from the ground never moving. |
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What is the population of Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has a population of 17,456 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 266 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Broken Hill?
Broken Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.
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