Broke
NSW 2330 • New South Wales
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Singleton
🛣️ Cessnock is 30 min south. Sydney is about 2.5 hours via the M1 and Putty Road.
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.
Schools
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Broke Public School ICSEA 8616579 1040 Cochrane St
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Mount Pleasant Public School ICSEA 910Goorangoola Rd
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Jerrys Plains Public School ICSEA 8776576 4018 Doyle St
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Milbrodale Public School ICSEA 80002 6574 5163 2615 Putty Road
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Singleton Heights Public School ICSEA 9206573 1363 1-13 Dorsman Drive
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23 Maitland Road
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King Street Public School ICSEA 9006572 2281 8A King St
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Singleton High School ICSEA 9016571 1199 75-81 York Street
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Singleton Public School ICSEA 95002 6571 2250 8 HUNTER STREET
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40 Combo Lane
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30-40 Queen Street
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Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Broke by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Broke Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Broke" under Suburb