Barneys Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,734
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Barneys Reef.
The postcode for Barneys Reef is 2852 (NSW).
Barneys Reef (2852) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Barneys Reef has roughly 3,734 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barneys Reef 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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barneys Reef's population at 3,734, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,734
Median age
42
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
3,734
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barneys Reef.
Local schools for Barneys Reef
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Government School Catchment
Gulgong Public School
Gulgong High School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barneys Reef.
- What is the Barneys Reef postcode?
- Barneys Reef is in the 2852 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Barneys Reef?
- Barneys Reef is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2852, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barneys Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Barneys Reef?
- There are 7 schools serving Barneys Reef on this page, including Gulgong Public School, Gulgong High School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong.
- How walkable is Barneys Reef?
- Barneys Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barneys Reef?
- Barneys Reef is close to Merotherie, Birriwa, Bungaba, Tallawang, Beryl.
- What is the population of Barneys Reef?
- The population of Barneys Reef is approximately 3,734 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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