Barrengarry at a glance
Population
214
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Barrengarry.
The postcode for Barrengarry is 2577 (NSW).
Barrengarry (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Barrengarry has roughly 214 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrengarry's population at 214, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
214
Median age
50
Family households
77%
Lone person
16%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
214
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Barrengarry.
Local schools for Barrengarry
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Valley Public School
Burrawang Public School
Robertson Public School
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Frequently asked
About Barrengarry.
- What is the Barrengarry postcode?
- Barrengarry is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Barrengarry?
- Barrengarry is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barrengarry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Barrengarry?
- There are 12 schools serving Barrengarry on this page, including Kangaroo Valley Public School, Burrawang Public School, Robertson Public School.
- What suburbs are near Barrengarry?
- Barrengarry is close to Myra Vale, Kangaroo Valley, Bendeela, Wildes Meadow, Upper Kangaroo Valley.
- What is the population of Barrengarry?
- The population of Barrengarry is approximately 214 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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