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NSW · Bland Council
Barmedman, 2668
Est. population · Jun 2025
380
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.3%
Median age
48
Median income
$864/wk
Employment rate
40.8%
Languages at home
3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Barmedman is a quieter smaller community in Bland Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Barmedman snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
380
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.5%
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
#546
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
60th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
2nd
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
- 24.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6321st in Australia
- State rank
- 2039th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #546 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #972 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
380(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · -3.3% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -3.3%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -13
- Growth rank in NSW
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~350), extrapolated at -0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $864
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 209
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Employment rate
- 40.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 150 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 31
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 13
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 81.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -37.8%
Most common offence types
- Arson2
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order4
- Domestic Violence Related Assault3
- Malicious Damage To Property4
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault3
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 756
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 2th
School list
- Barmedman Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 756 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 5 students · Top SEA quarter 0%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
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barmedman Coach Stop
- Loftus St After Queen St
- Mary Gilmore Way At Fiegerts Lane
- Mary Gilmore Way Opp Fiegerts Lane
- Queen St Before Star St
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barmedman ParkPark
- Barmedman ShowgroundsPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- 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
- Nearest hospital
- Wyalong Hospital (29.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
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
- 31° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 138 mm · ~17 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 127 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 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· 2 proposals
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waste disposal facility68 MANDAMAH ROAD BARMEDMAN 2668Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)40-44 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space53 DE BOOS STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space60 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry3426 GOLDFIELDS WAY BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
January 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise64 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
2024· 2 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 DE BOOS STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Resource recovery facility; Waste Infrastructure; Waste or resource management facility; Waste disposal facility; Infrastructure68 MANDAMAH ROAD BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Other27-29 DEBOOS ST BarmedmanDetermined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development40-44 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Change of use32-34 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
June 2022
- Subdivision of land559 KILDARY ROAD BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
- Demolition; Shed56 QUEEN STREET BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
- Subdivision of land1863 MARY GILMORE WAY BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
April 2022
- Other68 MANDAMAH ROAD BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Other212 SUNDERLANDS LANE BARMEDMAN 2668Determined
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)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 99.2 km away).
Coalition 74.8%Labor 25.2%
11.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BarmedmanLabor 25.2% · Coalition 74.8% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- WyalongLabor 23.4% · Coalition 76.6% TPP (2025)26.5 km away
- West WyalongLabor 28.9% · Coalition 71.1% TPP (2025)29.5 km away
- UngarieLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)66.9 km away
- WeethalleLabor 22.1% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)77.2 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 · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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 Bland Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.