Barham
NSW 2732 · Murray River
1,569 (2021) → 1,616 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Murray River local government area (est. 21,755 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barham is a stable suburb in Murray River, NSW 2732, about 667km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $450K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 255km inland. Barham has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2732 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.66%), New Zealand (0.76%), Philippines (0.76%), Indonesia (0.64%), Malaysia (0.51%)
Top languages: Indonesian (0.7%), Sinhal (0.51%), Mandarin (0.38%), Thai (0.32%), Cantonese (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Barham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Barham High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 951
Nearby (within 10km)
- Koondrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 977
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Barham
Is Barham safe?
Barham has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 6,883 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Barham?
In Barham, the median house price is $450K and the median unit price is $281K. Median weekly house rent is $450.
How far is Barham from Sydney CBD?
Barham is about 667.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Barham?
Barham has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Barham?
Barham has a transport score of 0/100.