Median house price
$1.15M
+17% change
NSW · Shoalhaven Council
Barrengarry, 2577
Est. population · Jun 2025
215
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
50
Median income
$2,062/wk
Employment rate
61.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,150,000
Languages at home
3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Barrengarry is a quieter smaller community in Shoalhaven 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. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Barrengarry snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
215
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
34.9%
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
#321
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 33.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4996th in Australia
- State rank
- 1597th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #321 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #645 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 90
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,150,000
- Median price change
- +16.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
215(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 78th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in NSW
- 78th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 34.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 109
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 61.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 0 / 0
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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions63
- Fraud72
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment73
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences41
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
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Moss Vale Opp Cavan Rd
- Moss Vale Rd At Bunkers Hill Rd
- Moss Vale Rd At Paddington Lane
- Moss Vale Rd Opp Bunkers Hill Rd
- Old Water Sign, Moss Vale 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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 34 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- David Berry Hospital (19.4 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 14.0
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
- 25° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 205 mm · ~26 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
August 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 GLENAYAR ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Under Assessment
April 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation2255 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
2025· 11 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure131 ALLANS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2319 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Withdrawn
August 2025
- Driveways and hard stand spaces; Sculptures and artworks; Hours of operation and trading49 UPPER KANGAROO RIVER ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development260 BUNKERS HILL ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 BASSETT ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Driveways and hard stand spaces; Sculptures and artworks; Hours of operation and trading49 UPPER KANGAROO RIVER ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureMOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 CAVAN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2393 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation77 KELVIN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia2255 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia2255 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 WILLOWGLEN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 CAVAN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space2159 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation408 BUNKERS HILL ROAD BARRENGARRY Lot 144 DP 75126Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BASSETT ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
March 2024
- Tourist and visitor accommodation; Hours of operation and trading408 Bunkers Hill Rd Barrengarry-Lot 144 DP 751262Withdrawn
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation89B CARTERS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Plant nursery; Rural industry; Farm building; Hours of operation and trading30 CAVAN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure89B CARTERS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Withdrawn
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure408 Bunkers Hill Road BARRENGARRY NSW 2577Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 CARTERS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 KELVIN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
August 2023
- Other131 ALLANS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Shed2213 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
July 2023
- Other32 SMARTS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
May 2023
- Shed45 CAVAN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Other131 ALLANS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development2168 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
September 2022
- Other47 CAVAN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development28 CARTERS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
August 2022
- Subdivision of land2319 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
June 2022
- Other2286 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Other408 Bunkers Hill Rd,BARRENGARRY - Lot144 DP751262Determined
March 2022
- Other131 ALLANS ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed2167 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development77 KELVIN ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
- Other2370 MOSS VALE ROAD BARRENGARRY 2577Determined
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMoss Vale Road, Bunkers Hill Road16 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.5 km away).
Coalition 36.9%Labor 63.1%
8.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kangaroo ValleyLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- CambewarraLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)15.4 km away
- BerryLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)18.6 km away
- Nowra NorthLabor 55.1% · Coalition 44.9% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
- BomaderryLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)19.8 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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 Shoalhaven Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.