Broken Hill, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

17,456 Population 266/sq mi density

1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$21,970 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

Broken Hill, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,970

71% below

$21,970 per capita

Home Value

$124,000

56% below

Median Rent

$620/mo

47% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

65°F

319 sunny days/yr

Is Broken Hill a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Broken Hill residents earn a median household income of $21,970 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,970. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,658 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broken Hill is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $620/month.

Climate & Weather

Broken Hill has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,456

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density266/mi²

Foreign Born5.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,970

Per Capita$21,970

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$423

Housing

Home Value$124,000

Rent$620

Ownership75.3%

Housing Units6,982

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Sunny Days319/yr

Rain9.6 in/yr

Elevation1,040 ft

Did You Know?

Broken Hill was founded in 1883.