Barraba
NSW 2347 · Tamworth Regional
1,329 (2021) → 1,400 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tamworth Regional local government area (est. 65,725 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barraba is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2347, about 395km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $280K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 235km inland. Barraba has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 29/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.96%), Philippines (0.83%), Germany (0.6%), New Zealand (0.6%), India (0.53%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.6%), Tagalog (0.45%), Filipino (0.38%), German (0.3%), Greek (0.3%)
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.
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 2025
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 912 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 968
- Barraba Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 857
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
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
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Barraba
Is Barraba safe?
Barraba has a residential safety score of 29/100, 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 7,525 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Barraba?
In Barraba, the median house price is $280K. Median weekly house rent is $300.
How far is Barraba from Sydney CBD?
Barraba is about 395.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Barraba?
Barraba has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 913 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Barraba?
Barraba has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.