Barooga

NSW 3644 • Rest of NSW

1,888
Population (2021)
$37,388
Median Income
98.31 km²
Area
118m
Elevation

About Barooga

Barooga is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Berrigan (Area) area. With a population of 1,888 and a median income of $37,388, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 98.31 km² at an elevation of 118m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Barooga is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Barooga falls under postcode 3644 and is governed by Berrigan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
3644
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.91°, 145.70°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
98.31 km²
Elevation
118m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Barooga, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Vermont Street, Barooga • SHR #01972

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,817
Census 2021
1,888
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,564
Income 2021
$37,388
18.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,623
Born Overseas 156

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 39
  • 2. New Zealand 12
  • 3. Netherlands 10
  • 4. India 9
  • 5. Scotland 8
  • 6. Italy 7
  • 7. Philippines 6
  • 8. Germany 5
  • 9. Chile 4
  • 10. Canada 3
  • 11. China 3
  • 12. Egypt 3
  • 13. Indonesia 3
  • 14. Malaysia 3
  • 15. Sri Lanka 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 849
Australian 759
Irish 264
Scottish 209
Italian 78
German 74
Australian Aboriginal 46
Dutch 24
Chinese 14
Filipino 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,419
Both parents born in Australia
208
Both parents born overseas
152
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.4%
No Religion
39.6%
Sikhism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
84 (4.4%)
5-14 years
215 (11.4%)
15-19 years
114 (6.0%)
20-24 years
66 (3.5%)
25-34 years
210 (11.1%)
35-44 years
190 (10.1%)
45-54 years
240 (12.7%)
55-64 years
269 (14.2%)
65-74 years
310 (16.4%)
75-84 years
140 (7.4%)
85+ years
40 (2.1%)

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