Barooga
NSW 3644 · Berrigan
1,888 (2021) → 1,929 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barooga is a moderate growth suburb in Berrigan, NSW 3644, about 550km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $535K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 226km inland. Barooga has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.07%), New Zealand (0.64%), Netherlands (0.53%), India (0.48%), Scotland (0.42%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.64%), Arabic (0.53%), Cantonese (0.42%), Italian (0.37%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 968 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Barooga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cobram Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 956
- Cobram Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1009
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.5kmICSEA 999
- Cobram and District Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 947
- Cobram Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 926
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Barooga
Is Barooga safe?
Barooga has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,655 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Barooga?
In Barooga, the median house price is $535K and the median unit price is $325K.
How far is Barooga from Sydney CBD?
Barooga is about 549.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Barooga?
Barooga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Barooga?
Barooga has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.