Bargo
NSW 2574 · Wollondilly
4,516 (2021) → 4,751 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bargo is a stable suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2574, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $989K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 31km inland. Bargo has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.65%), New Zealand (1.13%), Germany (0.51%), Malta (0.51%), Scotland (0.4%)
Top languages: Italian (0.93%), Spanish (0.62%), Arabic (0.44%), German (0.35%), Mandarin (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bargo Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 957
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yanderra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 913
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 951
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 936
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.3kmICSEA 1058
- Thirlmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 965
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bargo
Is Bargo safe?
Bargo has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,827 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bargo?
In Bargo, the median house price is $989K and the median unit price is $528K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Bargo from Sydney CBD?
Bargo is about 73.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 154 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bargo?
Bargo has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bargo?
Bargo has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.