Barooga at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,888
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Barooga.
The postcode for Barooga is 3644 (NSW).
Barooga (3644) sits in the Berrigan region of NSW.
Barooga has roughly 1,888 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Barooga scores 12/100 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, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barooga's population at 1,888, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,888
Median age
46
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,888
Median age: 46
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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
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barooga.
Local schools for Barooga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barooga Public School
Cobram Secondary College
Cobram Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barooga.
- What is the Barooga postcode?
- Barooga is in the 3644 postcode, in NSW, in the Berrigan Shire Council region.
- Where is Barooga?
- Barooga is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 3644, in the Berrigan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barooga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Barooga?
- There are 6 schools serving Barooga on this page, including Barooga Public School, Cobram Secondary College, Cobram Anglican Grammar School.
- How walkable is Barooga?
- Barooga has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Barooga?
- Barooga is close to Lalalty, Tocumwal, Boomanoomana, Savernake, Berrigan.
- What is the population of Barooga?
- The population of Barooga is approximately 1,888 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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