Barrington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,276
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Barrington.
The postcode for Barrington is 7306 (TAS).
Barrington (7306) sits in the Waratah-Wynyard region of Tasmania.
Barrington has roughly 4,276 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barrington 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrington's population at 4,276, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,276
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$208/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$177/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,276
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barrington.
Local schools for Barrington
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Government School Catchment
Sheffield School
Wilmot Primary School
Sprent Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barrington.
- What is the Barrington postcode?
- Barrington is in the 7306 postcode, in TAS, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council region.
- Where is Barrington?
- Barrington is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7306, in the Waratah-Wynyard Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barrington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $208, for units it's $177.
- What schools are in Barrington?
- There are 20 schools serving Barrington on this page, including Sheffield School, Wilmot Primary School, Sprent Primary School.
- How walkable is Barrington?
- Barrington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Barrington?
- Barrington is close to Nowhere Else, Lower Barrington, Lower Wilmot, West Kentish, Acacia Hills.
- What is the population of Barrington?
- The population of Barrington is approximately 4,276 (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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