Broken Hill Population 2026
Broken Hill has a population of 17,456, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in New South Wales. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 323× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,456
Rank in Australia
#79
Coordinates
31.97°S, 141.45°E
~317 m elevation · Australia/Broken_Hill
Distance to capital (Canberra)
801 km
497 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New South Wales
| City | Population | Rank in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 5,638,830 | #1 |
| Newcastle | 508,437 | #7 |
| Central Coast | 346,596 | #10 |
| Wollongong | 280,153 | #13 |
| Maitland | 89,597 | #24 |
| Coffs Harbour | 78,759 | #28 |
| Port Macquarie | 51,965 | #33 |
| Tamworth | 43,874 | #35 |
Cities near Broken Hill
- Mildura34,565 people · ~256 km away
- Whyalla20,880 people · ~383 km away
- Gawler20,006 people · ~386 km away
- Adelaide Hills72,260 people · ~415 km away
- Mount Barker21,554 people · ~420 km away
- Adelaide1,469,163 people · ~423 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has a population of 17,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Broken Hill in?
Broken Hill is located in New South Wales, Australia.
Is Broken Hill the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 801 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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