Barraba at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
1,329
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Barraba.
The postcode for Barraba is 2347 (NSW).
Barraba (2347) sits in the Narrabri region of NSW.
Barraba has roughly 1,329 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barraba scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barraba's population at 1,329, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,329
Median age
58
Family households
54%
Lone person
43%
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)
$187/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,329
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
100
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.
36
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barraba.
Local schools for Barraba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barraba Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barraba.
- What is the Barraba postcode?
- Barraba is in the 2347 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
- Where is Barraba?
- Barraba is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2347, in the Narrabri Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barraba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $187, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Barraba?
- There are 2 schools serving Barraba on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Barraba Central School.
- How walkable is Barraba?
- Barraba has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barraba?
- Barraba is close to Cobbadah, Woodsreef, Mayvale, Red Hill, Longarm.
- What is the population of Barraba?
- The population of Barraba is approximately 1,329 (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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