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Baan Baa

NSW 2390 • New South Wales

166
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
254.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalHistoricQuiet

About Baan Baa

Baan Baa (pronounced 'barn-bar') is a small village in the Narrabri Shire local government area in northern inland New South Wales, situated on the Kamilaroi Highway approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Narrabri and 58 kilometres north-west of Gunnedah. With a population of 166 according to the 2021 Census, it covers an expansive 255 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Liverpool Plains region. The median household income of around $46,000 reflects the farming and grazing economy that sustains the surrounding district.

Baan Baa has a rich history as a former railway village, once home to a bakery, general stores, a stock and station agent, and a butchery during its busier years; today little of that commercial life remains, and the village has a quiet, heritage character. The surrounding landscape is dominated by productive dryland cropping and grazing country, and residents travel to Narrabri or Gunnedah for most goods and services. Baan Baa suits those with a strong connection to agricultural communities and a preference for a peaceful, wide-open lifestyle on the northern tablelands plains.

Baan Baa falls under postcode 2390 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2390
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.41°, 149.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
254.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Narrabri / Gunnedah Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
510 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Narrabri (38 km) for North West Trains to Sydney (~9 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–5.5 hrs

🛣️ Kamilaroi Highway is the main road; Narrabri and Gunnedah are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Baan Baa is a small village with minimal local services; a car is essential for virtually all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Baan Baa by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Baan Baa Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Baan Baa" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
166
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baan Baa known for? +

Baan Baa is known as a quiet historic village in northern NSW that once thrived as a busy railway community. Today it retains a heritage character set amid the productive agricultural plains of the Narrabri Shire.

How far is Baan Baa from Sydney CBD? +

Baan Baa is approximately 510 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 5.5 to 6.5 hour drive depending on traffic and route.

Does Baan Baa have public transport? +

Baan Baa has no local public transport. The nearest railway station is at Narrabri, approximately 38 kilometres away, with North West Train services to Sydney. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Baan Baa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Baan Baa has a population of approximately 166 residents across its large 255 square kilometre locality.

Is Baan Baa a good place to live? +

Baan Baa suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of northern NSW's agricultural country. Residents need to travel to Narrabri or Gunnedah for most services, making it best for those with strong ties to the farming community.

What is the postcode for Baan Baa? +

The postcode for Baan Baa, NSW is 2390.