Economic Activity
Broken Hill - The Accessible Outback.
MINING
The mining industry continues to play a central role in Broken Hill. The main mining companies operating in Broken Hill include Perilya, Bemax Resources and CBH Resources. There are also a number of other mines operating in the Far Western Region.
TOURISM
Tourism continues to grow and is widely regarded as an alternative to the mining industry. Broken Hill regularly hosts film and television crews and many films have been shot in the area, including Cactus, Mad Max, A Town Like Alice and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
An enhanced direct Sydney/Broken Hill air service has recently commenced and the unique attractions of Broken Hill including the Sculpture Symposium, Living Desert Sanctuary and Regional Art Gallery coupled with the City's heritage and history attracts visitors from all over Australia and throughout the world.
BUSINESS
Broken Hill currently has an extensive range of locally based retail and service industries. The retail sector has been enhanced by recent major redevelopments and applications for further retail developments are presently being considered by Council for other major national retail providers.
Contact details
Customer Relations Team
08 8080 3300 (ph)
council@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
