Place Type
Population - City
Location
424.04kms NorthEast of Adelaide - Driving 517 km (5 hours 45 mins)
800.93kms NorthWest of Canberra
Address & Contact
73 Oxide St
Broken Hill NSW 2880
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Information
Imposing tailings heaps form the backdrop to this outback mining town (Ag, Pb, Zn) dating from 1883. Broken Hill is a thriving community on the edge of the NSW Outback. With a population of over 20,000 people it is the economic and cultural hub of Far Western NSW. Historic buildings, mining equipment, scenic drives and all modern facilities.
A thriving mining and mineral industry and over 300,000 tourists per year provide an excellent basis for strong business growth and investment in the region. Broken Hill is a city that cherishes its heritage and abounds with lovingly restored historic buildings and monuments.
Things to see:
School of the Air, RFDS Visitor Centre Museum and Hangar, Art Galleries- Pro Hart - Jack Absalom-Silver City art Centre-many others, GeoCentre, Whites Mining Museum, Sculptures, Living Desert, Trades Hall.