Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Broken Hill, NSW

1 suburbs in Broken Hill council area · Population ~17,515 · 9,654 dwellings · 170 km²

Broken Hill Council Average R-Score 88 / 100 — top suburb in Broken Hill scores 88/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Broken Hill88

Highest R-Score out of 1 suburbs in Broken Hill

Broken Hill council average88

Across 1 scored suburbs in Broken Hill

Suburb and street selection inside Broken Hill drives investment outcomes.

3-year population movement: -0.6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.1% of stock (~7 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $638M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (19%), Retail Trade (12%), Mining (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (10%).

Typical suburb median price$330,000

Across 1 suburbs in Broken Hill (Sept 2026) · ~60 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent6.3%

Median asking rent ~$400/wk · Vacancy 2.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Broken Hill88/100

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Broken Hill (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Broken Hill

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Broken Hill (New South Wales).

Is Broken Hill (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Broken Hill (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 88/100 across 1 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 88/100. Across Broken Hill, the typical suburb median price is $330,000, median weekly rent is $400/wk, gross rental yield is 6.3%, and vacancy sits at 2.2%.

Which suburbs in Broken Hill have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Broken Hill (NSW) are Broken Hill (88/100, median $330,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Broken Hill?

Across Broken Hill (NSW), the median suburb property price is $330,000, median asking rent is $400/wk, and median gross yield is 6.3%, with homes averaging 60 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Broken Hill include Broken Hill (6.3%).

What are the demographics and size of the Broken Hill council area?

Broken Hill is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 17,515, approximately 9,654 dwellings, covering 170 sq km.

What are the best streets in Broken Hill (NSW)?

Every street across all 1 suburbs in Broken Hill is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.