NSW · Berrigan Council
Barooga, 3644
Current weather
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69% humidity · 19.5 km/h wind · 14.7° / 7.7° today · 2.5 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Barooga is a quieter smaller community in Berrigan, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with safety and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,888
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 109 of 859
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 67 / 62 / 18
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 66
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 31
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
- Break And Enter Non-Dwelling4
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment8
- Malicious Damage To Property12
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 962
- Barooga Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
63 public transport stops in this suburb
- Banker St At Burkinshaw St
- Banker St Opp Karjen Ct
- Barooga Coach Stop
- Barooga Public School, Hay St
- Stock Route Rd At Seppelts 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).
172 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 FRANKS ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 CADDY CLOSE BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3313 BAROOGA-TOCUMWAL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 BELL PLACE BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport34-38 NANGUNIA STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
March 2026
- Industrial development; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Light industry58 NANGUNIA STREET BAROOGA 3644Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure55 HUGHES STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 BEATRICE COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 BEATRICE COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
2025· 30 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 CADDY CLOSE BAROOGA 3644Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision43-49 SNELL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure55 HUGHES STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1B RIVER VIEW COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 BELL PLACE BAROOGA 3644Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 GYPSIE CRESCENT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureBAROOGA-TOCUMWAL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 HUGHES STREET BAROOGA 3644Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structureBURKINSHAW STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences15 golf course rd barooga NSW 3644Determined
- Subdivision17-19 HOWARD STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; MooringLot 1 Buchanan's Rd. Barooga 3644/ DP509909Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1B RIVER VIEW COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool3703 BAROOGA-TOCUMWAL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
July 2025
- Demolition49-51 BANKER STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Subdivision54-56 BANKER STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 COUNTRY COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 RIVER VIEW COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 FRANKS ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
June 2025
- SubdivisionVICTORIA AVENUE BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool15 - 17 Golf Course Rd Barooga NSW 3644Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 HUGHES STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool3703 BAROOGA-TOCUMWAL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 BELLIS COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah101-105 SNELL ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 MACFARLAND STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
- SubdivisionVICTORIA AVENUE BAROOGA 3644Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premisesGOLF COURSE ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
February 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry139 HUGHES STREET BAROOGA 3644Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 KARJEN COURT BAROOGA 3644Determined
2024· 1 proposal
December 2024
- Subdivision52 NGAWE ROAD BAROOGA 3644Determined
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Barooga Botanical GardensPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Moira Podiatrypodiatrist
- Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Old Cobram-Barooga BridgeVermont Street, BaroogaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.5/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3386th in Australia
- State rank
- 1068th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #135 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #339 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime7
- Break And Enter Non-Dwellingcrime4
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime8
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime12
- Banker St At Burkinshaw Sttransport
- Banker St Opp Karjen Cttransport
- Barooga Coach Stoptransport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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