BROKEN HILL NORTH
Investor score
49
Liveability score
33
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$260,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real7.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-1.9%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.2.0%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BROKEN HILL NORTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$350/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+1.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.24%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
46 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BROKEN HILL NORTH is a NSW suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Strong rental yield of 7.0%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,182/wk
$42k taxable p.a.
Renters
23.6%
72.0% owner-occupier
Median age
44.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+0.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
87%
8% apartments
Degree qualified
21.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.6 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.5%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
942.9 km
Regional
Days on market
53 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
39.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
526.6 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
77/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2880
🏫Primary (9)
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs P-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs P-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs P-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Broken Hill North Public School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Tibooburra Outback Public School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Very Remote
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe3.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Below average10 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
18
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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