Barooga NSW

Postcode 3644 · Berrigan LGA

Barooga is a small community in New South Wales within the Berrigan local government area (postcode 3644). With a population of 1,888, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Barooga is $700,000, having surged 34.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $290,000 (-74.6% YoY). The median weekly rent is $260 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387.

Barooga is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 32 bus stops. The crime rate in the Berrigan LGA is below average at 2,608 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Barooga offers a gross rental yield of 1.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($700K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +34.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$700K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+34.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$700K
34.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$290K
-74.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
1,888
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$719
Mortgage /mth$1,387
CRIME (Berrigan LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,608
Total Incidents226
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops32
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA962
Total Students109
Government1
Barooga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 962
Data: 2026