Current Date And Time In Broken Hill, Australia
Monday, 27 July 2026
20:41:26 AEST
State: New South Wales
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 17,456
District: Broken Hill
Find cities, states and countries closest to Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Broken Hill.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Broken Hill from our regional database:
| State / Region | New South Wales |
| District | Broken Hill |
| Total Population | 17,456 |
| Land Area | 170.00 km² |
| Population Density | 102.68 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -31.9652° N |
| Center Longitude | 141.4512° E |
| Elevation | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population Rank in New South Wales | #65 of 1529 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abbotsford | 450 | 725 | 391 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberfeldie | 445 | 717 | 387 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberfoyle Park | 271 | 436 | 235 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Adelaide | 263 | 423 | 228 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Adelaide city centre | 262 | 422 | 228 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Adelaide Hills | 258 | 415 | 224 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Aintree | 438 | 704 | 380 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Airport West | 443 | 713 | 385 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Albanvale | 441 | 710 | 383 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Albert Park | 452 | 727 | 392 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Albert Park | 262 | 422 | 228 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Alberton | 262 | 421 | 227 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Albion | 445 | 716 | 386 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Albury | 423 | 680 | 367 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aldgate | 263 | 423 | 228 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New South Wales (home state of Broken Hill), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Australian Capital Territory | 316 | 508 | 274 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 745 | 1,199 | 647 | East (E) | ↑ |
| North Province | 1,321 | 2,127 | 1,148 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Northern Territory | 1,208 | 1,944 | 1,049 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Queensland | 624 | 1,005 | 542 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 1,598 | 2,571 | 1,387 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Sanma | 1,675 | 2,696 | 1,455 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| South Australia | 642 | 1,034 | 558 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Broken Hill's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Timor Leste | 1,251 | 2,013 | 1,086 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Broken Hill. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New South Wales, Australia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Broken Hill (You) | New South Wales | 17,456 | — | — |
| Menindee | New South Wales | 605 | 102.7 | ESE |
| Wilcannia | New South Wales | 782 | 187.6 | ENE |
| Wentworth | New South Wales | 1,485 | 242.0 | S |
| Dareton | New South Wales | 513 | 243.0 | SSE |
| Coomealla | New South Wales | 808 | 244.6 | SSE |
| Renmark North | South Australia | 626 | 249.9 | SSW |
| Merbein | Victoria | 4,976 | 251.5 | SSE |
| Paringa | South Australia | 1,129 | 253.6 | SSW |
| Renmark West | South Australia | 1,237 | 254.2 | SSW |
| Buronga | New South Wales | 1,350 | 254.3 | SSE |
How does Broken Hill rank within New South Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Broken Hill appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 5,557,233 |
| Newcastle | 508,437 |
| Central Coast | 346,596 |
| Wollongong | 280,153 |
| Maitland | 89,597 |
| Coffs Harbour | 78,759 |
| Blue Mountains | 78,121 |
| Pittwater | 63,482 |
| Port Macquarie | 51,965 |
| Blacktown | 46,942 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Byron Bay | 12,406.00 |
| Sydney | 12,144.60 |
| Blue Mountains | 1,436.00 |
| Gosford | 940.00 |
| Wollongong | 684.00 |
| Orange | 285.00 |
| Newcastle | 261.80 |
| Queanbeyan | 173.00 |
| Broken Hill ⭐ | 170.00 |
| Port Macquarie | 64.80 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Haymarket | 23,967.50 |
| Elizabeth Bay | 17,566.67 |
| Potts Point | 17,382.86 |
| Zetland | 15,777.50 |
| Darlinghurst | 15,091.25 |
| Pyrmont | 13,549.00 |
| Surry Hills | 13,190.00 |
| Rushcutters Bay | 12,670.00 |
| Ultimo | 12,350.00 |
| Chippendale | 11,147.14 |
Broken Hill Airport IATA: BHQ 4 km (3 mi) from Broken Hill |
Broken Hill sits inside New South Wales, Australia and ranks #65 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Broken Hill and the countries closest to Broken Hill by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Broken Hill, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Broken Hill at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New South Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Broken Hill — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Broken Hill table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New South Wales by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Broken Hill and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Broken Hill map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Broken Hill will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Broken Hill to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Broken Hill. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Broken Hill ranks #65 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ), about 4 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.