Broken Hill
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Broken Hill is a historic mining city in the far west of New South Wales, famed for its striking outback landscapes, lively arts scene, and heritage buildings. The city mixes a rich silver mining history with a unique desert charm, making it a gateway to the Australian outback experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
17,706
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-31.97°, 141.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,880
Local Cost
$1,085
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
10.5°C
Record High
47.6°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
208 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
14
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BHQ
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.