Barwon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
834
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Barwon.
The postcode for Barwon is 2396 (NSW).
Barwon (2396) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Barwon has roughly 834 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.
Barwon 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 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barwon's population at 834, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
834
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)
$157/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$133/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
834
Median age: 50
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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
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Education
Schools in Barwon.
Local schools for Barwon
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Government School Catchment
Baradine Central School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine
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Frequently asked
About Barwon.
- What is the Barwon postcode?
- Barwon is in the 2396 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Barwon?
- Barwon is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2396, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barwon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $157, for units it's $133.
- What schools are in Barwon?
- There are 2 schools serving Barwon on this page, including St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine, Baradine Central School.
- How walkable is Barwon?
- Barwon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barwon?
- Barwon is close to Teridgerie, Black Hollow, Baradine, Pine Grove, Quanda.
- What is the population of Barwon?
- The population of Barwon is approximately 834 (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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