Barnsley, NSW 2278
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2278
Updated
Median house price
$755,000
-1.0% over the past year.
Median of 33 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Barnsley at a glance
- Median unit
- $277,200
- Weekly rent
- $685
- Houses
- Population
- 1,735
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 33 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2278), December 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Barnsley
Houses change hands at $755,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (33 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $277,200, roughly 63% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -1%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $151,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Barnsley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of December 2024· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2278)
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What to know about Barnsley
Barnsley (2278) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $755,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -1% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Barnsley has roughly 1,735 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,082 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Barnsley
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Barnsley's population at 1,735, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 80%
- Lone person
- 18%
- Owner occupied
- 86%
- Renter occupied
- 13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.72% (median rent $685/wk against a $755,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.72%
- On the $755,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -1.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
29 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,082 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Barnsley
- What is the median house price in Barnsley?
- The median house price in Barnsley, NSW 2278 is $755,000 (median of 33 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $277,200. Annual growth is -1.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Barnsley?
- A useful starting point is the Barnsley median house price of $755,000 (units $277,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Barnsley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Barnsley is 4.7%: the median weekly house rent is $685 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2278), December 2024) against the median house price of $755,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 1.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Barnsley is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Barnsley postcode?
- Barnsley is in the 2278 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Barnsley?
- Barnsley is a suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2278.
- What is the average rent in Barnsley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $685.
- What schools are in Barnsley?
- There are 20 schools serving Barnsley on this page, including Barnsley Public School, West Wallsend High School, Edgeworth Heights Public School.
- What suburbs are near Barnsley?
- Barnsley is close to Holmesville, Killingworth, West Wallsend, Edgeworth, Wakefield.
- What is the population of Barnsley?
- The population of Barnsley is approximately 1,735 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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