Broken Hill Statistics

• Population: Over 21,000
• Local Government Association: City Of Broken Hill
• County: Yancowinna
• State District: Murray-Darling
• Federal Division: Farrer
• Average rain fall: 235mm (9 inches)
• Time Zone: Australian Central Standard Time (Same as South Australia)

Health Services

• Greater Western Area Health Service
• Numerous private Medical Practitioners & Clinics
• Royal Flying Doctor Base
• Wide variety of dental services

Education

• 6 Public Schools: (Broken Hill North, Morgan Street, Broken Hill Public (Central), Burke Ward, Alma, Railwaytown)
• 1 Private Catholic School ( Sacred Heart College)
• 2 Highschools (Broken Hill High School & Willyama High School)
• Western Institute of T.A.F.E.
• Robinson College (Branch of Charles Sturt University)

Location

• 513km North East of Adelaide via Barrier Highway (A32)
• 839km North of Melbourne via Silver City Highway (79)
• 1163km West of Sydney via Barrier Highway (32)
• 220m above sea level
• To get directions to Broken Hill from your home please visit www.whereis.com

Other names Broken Hill has been known as:

• The Silver City
• The Oasis of the West
• Capital of the Outback