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NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
Barraba, 2347
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,406
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
58
Median income
$776/wk
Employment rate
37.2%
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Most common: Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Barraba is a quieter smaller community in Tamworth Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Barraba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,406
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.6%
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
#533
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
43rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
23rd
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
- 25.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6229th in Australia
- State rank
- 2011th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #533 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #953 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,406(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 80th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +22
- Change in 5 years
- +73
- Growth rank in NSW
- 80th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $776
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 141 of 759
- Median monthly mortgage
- $758
- Employment rate
- 37.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 598 / 8 / 10 (+ 9 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)
- 87
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 45
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.4%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment11
- Malicious Damage To Property17
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault11
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)
- 914
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 23th
School list
- Barraba Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 839 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 161 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 73 students · Top SEA quarter 17%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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Barraba Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
93 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1592 Trevallyn Rd
- Coreen Property, Trevallyn Rd
- Jumo Up Rd Opp 150
- Jump Rd Opp 110
- Trevallyn Rd Opp Coreen Property
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cherry Street ParkPark
- O'Meara ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Barraba Multi-Purpose Service (5.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Barraba Multi-Purpose ServiceHospital
- Barraba Pharmacy & NewsagencyQueen StreetPharmacy
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)
- 36
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.6
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° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 248 mm · ~31 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 157 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 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· 5 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise99-101 QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space33 RANGE STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space33 RANGE STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia56 RODNEY STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation21 FLYNN AVENUE BARRABA 2347Determined
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 ASKIN AVENUE BARRABA 2347Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 FLOOD STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation49 CHERRY STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation1050 TREVALLYN ROAD BARRABA 2347Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia82-82A QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Withdrawn
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home8218 MANILLA ROAD BARRABA 2347Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care143 QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture1226-1228 macintyre rd BarrabaDetermined
2023· 8 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 RANGE STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signageEDWARD STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
August 2023
- Change of use2 Maude Street Barraba NSW 2347Determined
- Farm buildingsMACINTYRE ROAD BARRABA 2347Determined
June 2023
- Other77 QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
May 2023
- Waste and resource management facilities80 Wittens Lane, Barraba NSW 2347Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development137 QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
- Dwelling1-3 WILLIAMS STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling89 CHERRY STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
November 2022
- Subdivision of land16 MCDOUALL AVENUE BARRABA 2347Determined
September 2022
- Other2 Maude Street Barraba NSW 2347Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling1-3 WILLIAMS STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
February 2022
- Subdivision of land17-19 RAILWAY STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces44 QUEEN STREET BARRABA 2347Determined
August 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 James Street, Barraba NSW 2347Determined
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
- 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
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 76.1 km away).
Coalition 74.9%Labor 25.1%
7.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.7 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BarrabaLabor 25.3% · Coalition 74.7% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- ManillaLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)43.0 km away
- BundarraLabor 15.2% · Coalition 84.8% TPP (2025)55.2 km away
- KingstownLabor 10.5% · Coalition 89.5% TPP (2025)55.2 km away
- BingaraLabor 26.9% · Coalition 73.1% TPP (2025)57.5 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 · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- 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 Tamworth Regional Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.