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NSW · Murray River Council
Barham, 2732
Population
1,569
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
58
Median income
$995/wk
Employment rate
47.5%
Languages at home
3.6%non-English
Most common: Indonesian, Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Barham offers a slower smaller community life in Murray River Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Barham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
1,569
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#492
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
96th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
32nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 27.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5973rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1930th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #492 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #894 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
+1.0% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 65th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,569
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $995
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 178 of 853
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,148
- Employment rate
- 47.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 576 / 72 / 16 (+ 14 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 118
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 61
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 189.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 96th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +84.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property15
- Other Theft14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 966.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 32th
School list
- Barham High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
- Barham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 162 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
93 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barham High School, Gonn St
- Barham Public School, Wakool St
- Gonn Rd Opp 609
- Moulamein Rd Before Barham Rd
- Moulamein Rd Opp Barham Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barham Lakes Complex (Closed)Park
- Federation Botanic ReserveNature reserve
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Riverside ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Barham Health Service (7.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Barham Health ServicePunt RoadHospital
- Murray Haven HomePunt RoadNursing_Home
- Ochre Health Barham and District Medical CentreClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 78 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 110 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 38 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development36 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732On Exhibition
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool16 ARMSTRONG DRIVE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 PUNT ROAD BARHAM 2732Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport16 ARMSTRONG DRIVE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station50 MOULAMEIN ROAD BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 VINECOMBE LANE BARHAM 2732Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring29 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty; Mooring31 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Supporting DevelopmentGONN ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty19 TEDDYS LANE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision19 PUNT ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty5 TEDDYS LANE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty70 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty44-46 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty74 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty48 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development42 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Subdivision118 PUNT ROAD BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure64 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure8 ERWOOD PLACE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development51 TEDDYS LANE BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space51 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 PUNT ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space99 ARMSTRONG DRIVE BARHAM NSW 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool51 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)20 BRIGGS COURT BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure91 ARMSTRONG DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure50 MURRAY STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care41 NOORONG STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35-37 CHESTER STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development6788 MOULAMEIN ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 LITTLE FOREST LANE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure106 COBWELL STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)59 FOREST STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure136 GLENVIEW ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 VINECOMBE LANE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 LAWSON ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 FOREST STREET BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industryMOULAMEIN ROAD BARHAM 2732Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 RIVERVIEW DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure43 PUNT ROAD BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ARMSTRONG DRIVE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 JAMIESON AVENUE BARHAM 2732Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development26 VINECOMBE LANE BARHAM 2732Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Barham Bridge over Murray RiverMain Road 319, BarhamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 70.4 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 74.0%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.0%
16.3 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- BarhamDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.5% TCP (2026-by-election)8.0 km away
- WakoolDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 81.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 18.2% TCP (2026-by-election)22.6 km away
- MoulameinDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.2% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.8% TCP (2026-by-election)59.6 km away
- Murray DownsDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.2% TCP (2026-by-election)62.4 km away
- MathouraDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.5% TCP (2026-by-election)66.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray River Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.