Barren Grounds at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16.7k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Barren Grounds.
The postcode for Barren Grounds is 2577 (NSW).
Barren Grounds (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Barren Grounds has roughly 16,724 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barren Grounds 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barren Grounds's population at 16,724, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,724
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,724
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barren Grounds.
Local schools for Barren Grounds
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Government School Catchment
Jamberoo Public School
Mount Terry Public School
Kiama High School
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Frequently asked
About Barren Grounds.
- What is the Barren Grounds postcode?
- Barren Grounds is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Barren Grounds?
- Barren Grounds is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barren Grounds?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Barren Grounds?
- There are 20 schools serving Barren Grounds on this page, including Jamberoo Public School, Mount Terry Public School, Kiama High School.
- How walkable is Barren Grounds?
- Barren Grounds has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barren Grounds?
- Barren Grounds is close to Brogers Creek, Budderoo, Foxground, Jamberoo, Broughton Vale.
- What is the population of Barren Grounds?
- The population of Barren Grounds is approximately 16,724 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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