Barrys Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
39
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Barrys Reef.
The postcode for Barrys Reef is 3458 (VIC).
Barrys Reef (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Barrys Reef has roughly 39 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Barrys Reef 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrys Reef's population at 39, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
39
Median age
41
Family households
29%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
39
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
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 Barrys Reef.
Local schools for Barrys Reef
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Bullarto Primary School
Tylden Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barrys Reef.
- What is the Barrys Reef postcode?
- Barrys Reef is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Barrys Reef?
- Barrys Reef is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3458, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barrys Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Barrys Reef?
- There are 9 schools serving Barrys Reef on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Bullarto Primary School, Tylden Primary School.
- How walkable is Barrys Reef?
- Barrys Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barrys Reef?
- Barrys Reef is close to Blackwood, Lerderderg, Newbury, North Blackwood, Dales Creek.
- What is the population of Barrys Reef?
- The population of Barrys Reef is approximately 39 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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