Barnsley at a glance
Population
1,735
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Barnsley.
The postcode for Barnsley is 2278 (NSW).
Barnsley (2278) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Barnsley has roughly 1,735 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,735
Median age
39
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
1,735
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
69
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barnsley.
Local schools for Barnsley
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Government School Catchment
Barnsley Public School
West Wallsend High School
Edgeworth Heights Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barnsley.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2278, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barnsley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- 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 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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