NSW · Kyogle Council
Barkers Vale, 2474
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Barkers Vale is a residential smaller community in Kyogle with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 196
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $784
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 78
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,219
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson18
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment24
- Malicious Damage To Property24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault22
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Williams Rd At Creegans Rd
- Williams Rd At Johnstones Rd
- Williams Rd At McClelland Rd
- Williams Rd Opp Creegans Rd
- Williams Rd Opp Johnstones 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
12 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure773 THE NORTHERN ROAD BARKER 2556Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision751 The Northern Road BARKERAdditional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationWILLIAMS ROAD BARKERS VALE 2474Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 GREYLEAF CIRCUIT BARKER 2556Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 STYPHELIA WAY BARKER 2556Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Stormwater management system; Supporting Development945 THE NORTHERN ROAD BARKER 2556Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 GREYLEAF CIRCUIT BARKER 2556Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72 GREYLEAF CIRCUIT BARKER 2556Determined
2025· 1 proposal
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure645 WILLIAMS ROAD BARKERS VALE 2474Determined
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling; Farm buildings26 Lilly Pilly Lane BARKERS VALE NSW 2474Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Shed26 Lilly Pilly Lane BARKERS VALE NSW 2474Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development645 WILLIAMS ROAD BARKERS VALE 2474Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Arsoncrime18
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime24
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime24
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime22
- Williams Rd At Creegans Rdtransport
- Williams Rd At Johnstones Rdtransport
- Williams Rd At McClelland Rdtransport
- Williams Rd Opp Creegans Rdtransport
- Williams Rd Opp Johnstones Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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