Narrabri Shire Council
Barraba
Barraba at a glance
Median house
$276,000
+10.4% year on year
Median unit
$120,240
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
1,329
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Barraba.
Barraba is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$276,000
+10.4% over the past year. Median unit price $120,240.
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
$276,000
+10.4% annual growth
$120,240
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
1,329
Median age: 58
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.52%
Based on $276,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.43%
Based on $120,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+10.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +10.4%/yr
2021
$168K
5-year change
+64%
2026
$276K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,329
Median age
58
Family households
54%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Barraba.
- What is the median house price in Barraba?
- The median house price in Barraba, NSW 2347 is $276,000. The median unit price is $120,240. Annual growth is +10.4%.
- What is the Barraba postcode?
- Barraba is in the 2347 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Barraba has approximately 1,329 residents. 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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