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Where is Broken Hill, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Broken Hill is located in the far west of New South Wales, near the border with South Australia. It lies between the arid desert plains of the Australian outback and the rocky Barrier Range that rises just east of the city. It is famous for its mining heritage, unique outback landscapes, and its thriving arts community.

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Facts about Broken Hill, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Far West NSW / Outback
Location	In the far west of NSW, near the South Australian border, on the Barrier Range
Coordinates	31.96° S, 141.47° E
Local Government Area	City of Broken Hill
Founded	1883
Original Name	Named after a “broken hill” formation sighted by explorer Charles Sturt
Elevation	315 m
Population	Approx. 17,500
Area	Approx. 170 sq km
Time Zone	ACST (UTC+09:30) — unique for a NSW city
Postcode	2880
Major Waterways	No major rivers; reliant on pipeline from the Darling River
Top Attractions	Living Desert Sculptures, Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum, Broken Hill Sculptures & Sanctuary, Pro Hart Gallery, Historic Line of Lode.
Demonym	Broken Hill residents (informally “Hillites”)
Main Industries	Mining (silver, lead, zinc), tourism, arts, film production
Nearest Airport	Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Website	https://www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

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