Median house price
$640k
+4.5% change
NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Barrington, 2422
Est. population · Jun 2025
400
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,262/wk
Employment rate
45.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$640,000
Languages at home
1.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Barrington is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though safety and housing affordability remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Barrington snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
400
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.0%
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
#131
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
- 41.3/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3517th in Australia
- State rank
- 1073rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #131 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #308 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $640,000
- Median price change
- +4.5%
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
400(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 42th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in NSW
- 42th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,262
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 181
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 45.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 155 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Fraud24
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property28
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault17
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
- 966
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 32th
School list
- Barrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 966 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 52 students · Top SEA quarter 12%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
57 public transport stops in this suburb
- 293 Bowman Farm Rd
- Barrington East Rd After Thunderbolts Way
- Barrington Public School, Kenmore St
- Bowman Farm Rd After Forbes Lane
- Bowman Farm Rd After Kia Ora Hill 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barrington Community ParkPark
- Rocky Crossing ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital (6.3 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.0
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
- 28° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 372 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 329 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure63 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision13-15 ARGYLE STREET BARRINGTON 2422Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture878 BARRINGTON WEST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision256 SCONE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 ARGYLE STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space4 RED GUM ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care82-86 ARGYLE STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 RED GUM ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision608 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision31 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation548 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Subdivision217 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 KIA ORA HILL ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
November 2024
- Subdivision21 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)548 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation548 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationBARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 PHASCOGALE CRESCENT BARRINGTON 2422Determined
July 2024
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School1 KENMORE STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 PHASCOGALE CRESCENT BARRINGTON 2422Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation78 ARGYLE STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision217 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON NSW 2422Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Subdivision6 KIA ORA HILL ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
July 2023
- Dual occupancy758 BARRINGTON WEST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed337 BARRINGTON WEST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing548 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Other548 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
January 2023
- Subdivision of land542 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Other256 SCONE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Demolition337 BARRINGTON WEST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Other434 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
October 2022
- Dual occupancy; Garages, carports and car parking spaces758 BARRINGTON WEST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy32 SKYE ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling12 PHASCOGALE CRESCENT BARRINGTON 2422Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development767 BARRINGTON EAST ROAD BARRINGTON 2422Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling10 phascogale crescent barringtonDetermined
May 2022
- Shed4 PEEBLES STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed4 PEEBLES STREET BARRINGTON 2422Determined
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
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 40.0 km away).
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
2.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BarringtonLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- GloucesterLabor 38.7% · Coalition 61.3% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
- StratfordLabor 31.1% · Coalition 68.9% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Mount GeorgeLabor 27.4% · Coalition 72.6% TPP (2025)30.3 km away
- KrambachLabor 33.5% · Coalition 66.5% TPP (2025)36.6 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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 Mid-Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.