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Broken Hill vs Unincorporated NSW

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 208 km apart · Broken Hill profile · Unincorporated NSW profile

Broken Hill Unincorporated NSW

Broken Hill and Unincorporated NSW are two very different parts of New South Wales. Broken Hill is a more populated area where 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 23.1% of families are one-parent households. In contrast, Unincorporated NSW is sparsely populated and has a much higher share of volunteers at 29.9%. Working habits vary greatly; 30.6% of people in Unincorporated NSW work from home, while only 4.2% do so in Broken Hill. There is also a significant gap in education, as 46.9% of people in Unincorporated NSW finished Year 12, compared to 29.1% in Broken Hill.

Everyday life shares some similarities, as both areas have the same share of households renting at 23.8% and an identical 8.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. However, the distance between them is showing in the data. The gap in people working from home and the number of people living alone in Broken Hill have both widened since 2011. While Broken Hill is very walkable, Unincorporated NSW remains mostly car-dependent.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +16,572 larger in Broken Hill gap steady
17,588 58th pct 1,016 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18,517
  • First area, 2016: 17,708
  • First area, 2021: 17,588
  • Second area, 2011: 1,169
  • Second area, 2016: 1,056
  • Second area, 2021: 1,016
Median age in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1 yrs older in Unincorporated NSW gap narrowing
44 yrs 62nd pct 45 yrs 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +6.4 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
10.0% 76th pct 3.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Aged 65+ in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +2.7 pts higher in Broken Hill gap steady
23.2% 69th pct 20.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Under 15 in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.3 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
17.1% 42nd pct 18.4% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.1%
  • First area, 2016: 16.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%
De facto in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.6 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
13.6% 62nd pct 14.2% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%

Age structure

26.0% Older adults (45–64) +4.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.1% Young adults (25–44) +3.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
23.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.7 pts 20.5%
17.1% Children (0–14) +1.3 pts ▸ 18.4%
10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.9 pts 5.7%

Marital status

37.8% Married +13.9 pts ▸ 51.7%
39.2% Never married ◂ +6.9 pts 32.3%
10.7% Divorced ◂ +2.9 pts 7.9%
8.2% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 4.8%
4.2% Separated ◂ +1.3 pts 2.9%

Age & sex structure

Broken Hill Unincorporated NSW

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Broken Hill: 1.2% males, 2.2% females; 85+ in Unincorporated NSW: 1.0% males, 0.3% females
  • 80–84 in Broken Hill: 1.2% males, 1.8% females; 80–84 in Unincorporated NSW: 1.2% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Broken Hill: 1.9% males, 2.4% females; 75–79 in Unincorporated NSW: 1.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Broken Hill: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Broken Hill: 3.4% males, 3.4% females; 65–69 in Unincorporated NSW: 5.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Broken Hill: 3.7% males, 4.0% females; 60–64 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.4% males, 5.0% females
  • 55–59 in Broken Hill: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Unincorporated NSW: 4.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Broken Hill: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.8% males, 2.4% females
  • 45–49 in Broken Hill: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Unincorporated NSW: 2.5% males, 4.5% females
  • 40–44 in Broken Hill: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.9% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Broken Hill: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Broken Hill: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.3% males, 4.0% females
  • 25–29 in Broken Hill: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 25–29 in Unincorporated NSW: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 20–24 in Broken Hill: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Unincorporated NSW: 0.8% males, 1.5% females
  • 15–19 in Broken Hill: 3.0% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Unincorporated NSW: 1.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 10–14 in Broken Hill: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Unincorporated NSW: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 5–9 in Broken Hill: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 0–4 in Broken Hill: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Unincorporated NSW: 3.3% males, 1.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +5.1 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap narrowing
5.2% 11th pct 10.2% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%

Country of birth

86.0% Australia ◂ +4.9 pts 81.1%
0.4% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.8% England +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.2% Australian ◂ +0.7 pts 42.5%
37.8% English +1.1 pts ▸ 38.9%
8.6% Scottish +5.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
9.0% Irish +4.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.5% German +2.1 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.1% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 1.4%
0.3% Chinese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.4% Filipino ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.6% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.4 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
3.4% 26th pct 3.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Limited English in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.2 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
0.4% 35th pct 0.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

88.0% English only ◂ +0.1 pts 87.9%
0.1% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.9 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
49.3% 86th pct 44.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 35.5%
  • First area, 2021: 49.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%

Religious affiliation

49.3% No religion ◂ +4.9 pts 44.4%
39.2% Christianity +5.7 pts ▸ 45.0%
10.1% Not stated +0.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.4% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +17.7 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
29.1% 9th pct 46.9% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.7%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.9%
Bachelor+ in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.2 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
10.4% 28th pct 14.6% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
Schools in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +8 more in Broken Hill
10 50th pct 2 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +7.36 more in Unincorporated NSW
3.33 45th pct 10.70 87th pct
Students in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +2,489 more in Broken Hill
2,528 54th pct 39 3rd pct
Avg size in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +233 larger in Broken Hill
253 54th pct 20 0th pct
ICSEA in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +104 higher in Unincorporated NSW
905 19th pct 1,009 72nd pct

Highest year of school

29.1% Year 12 +17.7 pts ▸ 46.9%
33.5% Year 10 ◂ +7.5 pts 25.9%
19.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.9 pts 8.5%
7.8% Year 11 +0.5 pts ▸ 8.3%

Highest qualification level

39.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.6 pts 35.6%
13.7% Bachelor degree +5.0 pts ▸ 18.7%
11.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.0 pts ▸ 13.7%
3.3% Postgraduate degree +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.1 pts 1.8%
2.6% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

18.4% Engineering & related ◂ +3.9 pts 14.5%
12.5% Management & commerce +0.6 pts ▸ 13.1%
12.6% Health ◂ +2.1 pts 10.5%
10.3% Society & culture ◂ +3.7 pts 6.6%
1.5% Agriculture & environment +8.8 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.5 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.8% Education ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%
4.4% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 4.0%
1.0% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
1.9% Information technology ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$253 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
$647 27th pct $900 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: $414
  • First area, 2016: $527
  • First area, 2021: $647
  • Second area, 2011: $549
  • Second area, 2016: $717
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$465 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
$1,173 22nd pct $1,638 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $786
  • First area, 2016: $965
  • First area, 2021: $1,173
  • Second area, 2011: $955
  • Second area, 2016: $1,270
  • Second area, 2021: $1,638
Family income in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$304 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
$1,623 34th pct $1,927 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: $994
  • First area, 2016: $1,279
  • First area, 2021: $1,623
  • Second area, 2011: $1,145
  • Second area, 2016: $1,427
  • Second area, 2021: $1,927
High earners in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW even gap narrowing
8.8% 52nd pct 8.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
High-income homes in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.1 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
12.2% 39th pct 13.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Household income distribution

30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 24.9%
24.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
24.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.4 pts 12.5%
7.2% $3,000–$3,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.1% $4,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 5.7%

Personal income distribution

44.8% Under $650 ◂ +13.3 pts 31.5%
27.0% $650–$1,499 +10.4 pts ▸ 37.4%
15.4% $1,500–$2,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 16.2%
2.2% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 3.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +15.3 pts higher in Broken Hill
38.2% 97th pct 22.9% 22nd pct
Mental health in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +5.9 pts higher in Broken Hill
11.8% 91st pct 5.9% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +6.4 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
8.3% 91st pct 1.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.2% Arthritis ◂ +8.2 pts 6.0%
12.0% Asthma ◂ +4.7 pts 7.4%
11.8% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 5.9%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +4.0 pts 4.4%
8.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.6 pts 3.5%
6.1% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 2.6%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 2.8%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 1.1%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.8% None +16.8 pts ▸ 66.5%
22.8% One condition ◂ +5.0 pts 17.8%
9.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 3.4%
6.0% Three or more ◂ +4.4 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +16.6 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
13.3% 24th pct 29.9% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.9%
Unpaid carers in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.6 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
13.0% 64th pct 8.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
Unpaid child care in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.0 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
22.6% 30th pct 26.5% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%
Defence service in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.6 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW
3.1% 55th pct 3.7% 74th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +5.6 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
20.1% 34th pct 25.7% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1,715 larger in Broken Hill
1,751 76th pct 36 9th pct
Median age in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +11 yrs older in Unincorporated NSW
23 yrs 29th pct 34 yrs 88th pct
Year 12 in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +13.3 pts higher in Broken Hill
24.9% 21st pct 11.5% 0th pct
Unemployment in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +3.4 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW
11.6% 51st pct 15.0% 72nd pct
Median income in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$204 higher in Unincorporated NSW
$570 54th pct $774 86th pct
Household income in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$333 higher in Unincorporated NSW
$1,292 40th pct $1,625 71st pct
Indigenous language in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.6 pts higher in Broken Hill
4.6% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.3 larger in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
2.2 14th pct 2.5 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +13.8 pts higher in Broken Hill gap steady
23.1% 89th pct 9.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Living alone in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +11.3 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
37.1% 90th pct 25.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.7%
  • First area, 2016: 35.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%

Family composition

43.8% Couples with children +10.9 pts ▸ 54.7%
31.6% Couples without children +2.4 pts ▸ 33.9%
23.1% One-parent families ◂ +13.8 pts 9.3%
1.6% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.9%

Household size

37.1% 1 person ◂ +11.3 pts 25.8%
34.3% 2 people +2.8 pts ▸ 37.1%
12.9% 3 people +2.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
10.0% 4 people +1.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.8% 5 people +3.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
1.8% 6 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$43 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap narrowing
$220 36th pct $263 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: $150
  • First area, 2016: $190
  • First area, 2021: $220
  • Second area, 2011: $53
  • Second area, 2016: $110
  • Second area, 2021: $263
Mortgage in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +$433 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
$867 14th pct $1,300 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $953
  • First area, 2016: $953
  • First area, 2021: $867
  • Second area, 2011: $1,040
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.10 higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW even gap narrowing
23.8% 43rd pct 23.8% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Owned outright in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +6.4 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
42.0% 66th pct 48.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.0%
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.4%
Separate houses in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +15.2 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
94.6% 79th pct 79.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 94.3%
  • First area, 2016: 94.5%
  • First area, 2021: 94.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 91.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.3%
3+ bedrooms in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.3 pts higher in Broken Hill gap steady
74.1% 36th pct 72.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.7%
  • First area, 2016: 72.6%
  • First area, 2021: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 73.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.8%

How homes are owned or rented

42.0% Owned outright +6.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.8 pts 17.3%
23.8% Rented even 23.8%
1.9% Other tenure +6.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
2.2% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 1.4%

Types of homes

94.6% Separate house ◂ +15.2 pts 79.3%
2.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.5% Flat or apartment +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.1% Other dwelling +1.9 pts ▸ 2.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +19.3 pts 34.8%
16.5% 4 bedrooms +7.3 pts ▸ 23.8%
19.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 12.7%
3.4% 5 or more +10.7 pts ▸ 14.2%
4.1% 1 bedroom +5.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.2% Studio / none +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

52.0% $200–$349 ◂ +35.3 pts 16.7%
35.5% Under $200 ◂ +11.7 pts 23.8%
7.3% $350–$549 +16.5 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.5% $550–$749 ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

52.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +24.8 pts 27.9%
31.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +5.7 pts 26.2%
6.7% $1,800–$2,999 +14.6 pts ▸ 21.3%
2.1% $3,000 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 19.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.9 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap steady
9.8% 83rd pct 11.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Work from home in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +26.4 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap widening
4.2% 10th pct 30.6% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
PT commute in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.1 pts higher in Broken Hill gap steady
0.1% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +73 more in Broken Hill
73 59th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.15 more in Broken Hill
4.15 61st pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +166.7 more in Broken Hill
166.7 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +12 more in Broken Hill
12 60th pct 0 0th pct
1 0th pct —

How people get to work

70.2% Car (driver) ◂ +45.6 pts 24.6%
4.2% Worked at home +26.4 pts ▸ 30.6%
3.7% Walked +13.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.4% Bicycle +9.9 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.0 pts 3.6%
0.1% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.1 pts 35.8%
33.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.2 pts 22.9%
4.2% 4 or more +12.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.0% 3 vehicles +2.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.8% No vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 11.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.5 pts higher in Broken Hill gap narrowing
28.6% 22nd pct 27.1% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Recent arrivals in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +10.9 pts higher in Broken Hill gap widening
20.5% 82nd pct 9.6% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +2.7 pts higher in Broken Hill gap narrowing
5.5% 73rd pct 2.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
Participation in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +16.1 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW gap narrowing
52.0% 25th pct 68.1% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.3%
  • First area, 2016: 51.3%
  • First area, 2021: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.1%
Full-time in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +0.1 pts higher in Broken Hill gap narrowing
61.7% 63rd pct 61.5% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.4%
  • First area, 2016: 61.3%
  • First area, 2021: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%

Industries people work in

0.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +33.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
21.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.0 pts 4.9%
8.5% Accommodation & food +10.9 pts ▸ 19.4%
11.0% Mining ◂ +10.5 pts 0.5%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +7.8 pts 3.1%
6.7% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.4% Education & training ◂ +4.4 pts 4.0%
6.1% Construction ◂ +1.7 pts 4.5%
3.8% Transport & warehousing +0.5 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.0% Other services ◂ +2.9 pts 1.1%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%
1.2% Arts & recreation +1.0 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

9.4% Managers +33.0 pts ▸ 42.4%
10.2% Labourers +6.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.5% Professionals ◂ +6.8 pts 9.7%
16.4% Community & personal service ◂ +10.8 pts 5.6%
15.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.9 pts 8.6%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.5 pts 7.9%
10.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.8 pts 2.5%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +4.6 pts 4.3%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +7 higher in Unincorporated NSW
2 14th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +7 higher in Unincorporated NSW
2 14th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +7 higher in Unincorporated NSW
2 14th pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +6 higher in Unincorporated NSW
2 14th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +133 higher in Unincorporated NSW
892 14th pct 1,025 83rd pct
ERP in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +16,540 higher in Broken Hill
17,515 55th pct 975 12th pct
Growth in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +3.6 pts higher in Broken Hill
-0.8% 10th pct -4.4% 0th pct
Businesses in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +735 higher in Broken Hill
941 42nd pct 206 17th pct
Approvals in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +30 higher in Broken Hill
30 42nd pct 0 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +69 higher in Broken Hill
231 6th pct 162 0th pct
Max temp in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +3.3 higher in Unincorporated NSW
25.6 63rd pct 28.9 81st pct
Min temp in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +2.8 higher in Unincorporated NSW
11.7 58th pct 14.5 78th pct

Crime & Safety

17,506 86th pct —
2,462 86th pct —
432 85th pct —
17 35th pct —
1,029 84th pct —
1,564 62nd pct —
802 86th pct —
1,967 87th pct —
1,296 79th pct —
4.3% 43rd pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.3 higher in Broken Hill
6.8 87th pct 2.5 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +4.4 more in Broken Hill
7.0 91st pct 2.6 17th pct
15-min city in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +55.3 pts higher in Broken Hill
92.8% 93rd pct 37.5% 31st pct
Walk to shops in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +48.8 pts higher in Broken Hill
87.6% 91st pct 38.8% 33rd pct
Walk to transit in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +97.6 pts higher in Broken Hill
97.6% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +58.1 pts higher in Broken Hill
87.2% 85th pct 29.0% 14th pct
Walk to a park in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +55.0 pts higher in Broken Hill
97.1% 84th pct 42.2% 13th pct
Walk to health in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +42.3 pts higher in Broken Hill
71.7% 86th pct 29.5% 33rd pct
Amenities/1k in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +72.0 more in Unincorporated NSW
15.6 38th pct 87.6 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +17 higher in Broken Hill
17 73rd pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Broken Hillin Unincorporated NSW +1.1 pts higher in Unincorporated NSW
3.2% 22nd pct 4.3% 44th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broken Hill vs Unincorporated NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA11250/broken-hill/vs/LGA19399/unincorporated-nsw