Barham at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,569
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Barham.
The postcode for Barham is 2732 (NSW).
Barham (2732) sits in the Murray River region of NSW.
Barham has roughly 1,569 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barham scores 2/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barham's population at 1,569, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,569
Median age
58
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,569
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
121
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barham.
Local schools for Barham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barham High School
Barham Public School
Koondrook Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barham.
- What is the Barham postcode?
- Barham is in the 2732 postcode, in NSW, in the Murray River Council region.
- Where is Barham?
- Barham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2732, in the Murray River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Barham?
- There are 3 schools serving Barham on this page, including Barham High School, Barham Public School, Koondrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Barham?
- Barham has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barham?
- Barham is close to Gonn, Thule, Tullakool, Cobramunga, Caldwell.
- What is the population of Barham?
- The population of Barham is approximately 1,569 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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