Baradine NSW

Postcode 2396 · Warrumbungle Shire LGA

Baradine is a small community in New South Wales within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (postcode 2396). With a population of 783, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Baradine is $215,000, having grown strongly 7.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $160. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $650.

Baradine is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 868, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 32 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Warrumbungle Shire LGA is moderate at 5,613 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Baradine offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($215K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +7.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$215K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+7.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$215K
7.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$157
POPULATION
783
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,034
Personal Income /wk$519
Mortgage /mth$650
CRIME (Warrumbungle Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,613
Total Incidents518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops32
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA868
Total Students144
Government1
Catholic1
Baradine Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 785
St John's Catholic Primary School BaradinePrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 951
HOSPITALS (1)
Baradine Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026