Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Barragga Bay

NSW2546

Barragga Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

91

Median age 63

The brief

What to know about Barragga Bay.

The postcode for Barragga Bay is 2546 (NSW).

Barragga Bay (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.

Barragga Bay has roughly 91 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Barragga Bay scores 0/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Barragga Bay's population at 91, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

91

Median age

63

Family households

62%

Lone person

21%

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)

$290/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$242/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

91

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (50.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Barragga Bay.

Local schools for Barragga Bay

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Government School Catchment

Bermagui Public School

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Tanja Public School

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Quaama Public School

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Frequently asked

About Barragga Bay.

What is the Barragga Bay postcode?
Barragga Bay is in the 2546 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
Where is Barragga Bay?
Barragga Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2546, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Barragga Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $242.
What schools are in Barragga Bay?
There are 15 schools serving Barragga Bay on this page, including Bermagui Public School, Tanja Public School, Quaama Public School.
How walkable is Barragga Bay?
Barragga Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Barragga Bay?
Barragga Bay is close to Cuttagee, Murrah, Murrah, Bermagui South, Bermagui.
What is the population of Barragga Bay?
The population of Barragga Bay is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.

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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