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Broke

NSW 2330 • New South Wales

557
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
179.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Wine RegionHunter ValleyVillageScenicTourism
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About Broke

Broke is a small village in the lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales, located 24 kilometres south of Singleton and 157 kilometres northwest of Sydney within the Singleton Council area. With a population of 557 at the 2021 census across 179.7 square kilometres, it sits in the picturesque Broke-Fordwich wine district at the southern end of the Hunter Valley wine region. The village is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling pastoral hills.

Broke is at the heart of the renowned Broke-Fordwich wine sub-region, home to premium boutique wineries and cellar doors producing acclaimed semillon, shiraz, and chardonnay. The village has a general store, community hall, and the historic Broke Village Inn. Residents enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle surrounded by some of Australia's finest wine country. The area attracts wine industry workers, tree-changers, and lifestyle buyers drawn to the village charm and proximity to Sydney for weekend escapes.

Broke falls under postcode 2330 and is governed by the Singleton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macquarie, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Singleton
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
179.65 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Broke for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$973K
19 sales · ▲ 7.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$53,000
Median 2023–24
$61,393
▲ 15.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,264

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Singleton Station
24 km
N/A

Commute to Singleton

Distance
24 km
By Train
N/A — drive to Singleton for Hunter Line train
By Bus
N/A — no regular bus
By Car (Peak)
25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Cessnock is 30 min south. Sydney is about 2.5 hours via the M1 and Putty Road.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small village with a general store and pub. Wineries accessible by car. Most services in Singleton or Cessnock.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
557
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Singleton Local Government Area, which contains Broke. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
257.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.7%
Motor vehicle theft
280.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
390 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Singleton →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broke known for? +

Broke is at the heart of the renowned Broke-Fordwich wine sub-region, home to premium boutique wineries and cellar doors producing acclaimed semillon, shiraz, and chardonnay.

How far is Broke from Sydney CBD? +

Broke is approximately 24 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 25 min in peak hour and 20 min off-peak.

Does Broke have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Singleton Station (24 km away, approximately N/A walk) on the Hunter Line (NSW TrainLink to Sydney/Maitland).

What is the population of Broke? +

According to the 2021 Census, Broke has a population of 557 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Broke a good place to live? +

Broke is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The village has a general store, community hall, and the historic Broke Village Inn.

What is the postcode for Broke? +

The postcode for Broke is 2330. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the median house price in Broke? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $972,500, up 7.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Broke a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Broke is part of the Singleton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.