Barnsley NSW

Postcode 2278 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Barnsley is a small community in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2278). With a population of 1,735, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Barnsley is $762,000, having risen modestly 0.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $565. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Barnsley is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 950, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 22 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lake Macquarie LGA is below average at 3,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Barnsley offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($762K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +0.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$762K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+0.9% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education1/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$762K
0.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
1,735
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,784
Personal Income /wk$794
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops22
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA950
Total Students276
Government1
Barnsley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950
Data: 2026