Broken Hill, New South Wales: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Broken Hill is in the Far West NSW area of New South Wales. The ABS 2021 Census counted 17,588 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- New South Wales
- Region
- Far West NSW
- Population
- 17,588 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 44ABS 2021 Census, geography: Broken Hill (Broken Hill City Council area)
- Main commodities
- Zinc, Lead and Silver
- Council
- Broken Hill City Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Broken Hill
Perilya's Broken Hill operation produces zinc, lead and silver.
Source: Perilya, about us, checked 10 October 2026Perilya says mining at Broken Hill goes back to 1885, and that it acquired the mine from Pasminco in May 2002.
Source: Perilya, about us, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Broken Hill
Broken Hill Airport
Broken Hill City Council's airport page lists Rex and QantasLink.
Source: Broken Hill City Council, airport, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Broken Hill
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Broken Hill questions answered
How many people live in Broken Hill?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 17,588 people for Broken Hill (Broken Hill City Council area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 44. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Broken Hill?
Main commodities: zinc, lead and silver (Perilya, about us). Perilya's Broken Hill operation produces zinc, lead and silver.
Can you fly to Broken Hill?
Broken Hill City Council's airport page lists Rex and QantasLink.
Which council covers Broken Hill?
Broken Hill is in New South Wales. The council is Broken Hill City Council.