Barrington at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
394
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Barrington.
The postcode for Barrington is 2422 (NSW).
Barrington (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Barrington has roughly 394 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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What it’s like to live here.
Barrington scores 4/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrington's population at 394, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
394
Median age
55
Family households
75%
Lone person
25%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
394
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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.
4
0
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 Barrington.
Local schools for Barrington
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Government School Catchment
Barrington Public School
Gloucester Public School
Gloucester High School
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Frequently asked
About Barrington.
- What is the Barrington postcode?
- Barrington is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Barrington?
- Barrington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Barrington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Barrington?
- There are 4 schools serving Barrington on this page, including Barrington Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Gloucester Public School.
- How walkable is Barrington?
- Barrington has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barrington?
- Barrington is close to Bowman Farm, Copeland, Kia Ora, Gloucester, Tugrabakh.
- What is the population of Barrington?
- The population of Barrington is approximately 394 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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