Richmond Valley Council
Barcoongere
Barcoongere at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Barcoongere.
Barcoongere (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Barcoongere has roughly 31,079 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barcoongere scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barcoongere's population at 31,079, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
31,079
Median age
25
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 25
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Safety
Crime and safety.
61
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barcoongere.
Local schools for Barcoongere
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Government School Catchment
Wooli Public School
Corindi Public School
Mullaway Public School
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Frequently asked
About Barcoongere.
- What is the Barcoongere postcode?
- Barcoongere is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barcoongere?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Barcoongere?
- There are 20 schools serving Barcoongere on this page, including Wooli Public School, Corindi Public School, Mullaway Public School.
- How walkable is Barcoongere?
- Barcoongere has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barcoongere?
- Barcoongere is close to Wooli, Halfway Creek, Dirty Creek, Dirty Creek, Red Rock.
- What is the population of Barcoongere?
- Barcoongere has approximately 31,079 residents. The median age is 25.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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