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Broken Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broken Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Broken Head NSW is 385 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broken Head is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Broken Head is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Broken Head has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Broken Head has a population density of 14.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Broken Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broken Head is $2,600.
There were 1 recorded offences in Broken Head in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Broken Head Population
Broken Head Median Income & Rent
Broken Head Demographics
Gender Split
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Broken Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Broken Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Broken Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Broken Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Broken Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Broken Head Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Broken Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Broken Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Broken Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Broken Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Broken Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Broken Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Broken Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Broken Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Broken Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Broken Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Broken Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Broken Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Broken Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Broken Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Broken Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Broken Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Broken Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Broken Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Broken Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Broken Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Broken Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Broken Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Broken Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Broken Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Broken Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Broken Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Broken Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Broken Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Broken Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Broken Head Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Head
What is the population of Broken Head NSW?
The population of Broken Head NSW is 385 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.7 people per km².Broken Head is ranked #5,489 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Broken Head?
The median personal income in Broken Head NSW is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,136 per week.Broken Head is ranked #3,839 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Broken Head?
Median rent in Broken Head NSW is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Broken Head ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Broken Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broken Head NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Broken Head?
The median age in Broken Head NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Broken Head a good suburb to live in?
Broken Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 385.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10588. All dollar figures in AUD.