Baradine NSW 2396
Baradine is a rural locality in New South Wales, 531 km from Sydney CBD, around 6 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 783; the median age is 50 and the median household income is $53,768 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $157 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $650. The area shows high crime risk and high bushfire risk. Of 2 schools within the locality boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Baradine a good place to live?
Baradine scores a D (8/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
2 schools · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 4/100 · 531.1 km · 384 min drive to Sydney
More affordable than most
Median $229K · More affordable than 95% of NSW
High crime risk
Fire 61/100 · Crime 92/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 50 · 783 residents
Liveability Rating
8 / 100 · Ranked #1565 in NSWEach bar is Baradine's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Baradine?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
8 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBaradine's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $229,000, roughly 51% above where it sat a year earlier.
$229,000
Based on 23 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 11 sales $229K
- 4 bed 7 sales $239K
Is Baradine safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Baradine sits in the high band, with 115 incidents recorded in 2025.
115 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Warrumbungle Shire Council has published 1 flood study on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
- Coolah Flood Study 2025
Schools
Two schools serve Baradine, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine leads the pack.
- • 144 students across 2 schools (avg 72)
- • Sectors: 1 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 785-951, median 868 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Baradine Central School (101 students)
Primary
Combined
Walkability
Baradine is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Baradine.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 7.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 3.0 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 8.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Baradine.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 59
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Warrumbungle: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this locality and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this locality rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Baradine is home to 783 residents, with a median age of 50 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
783
Median Age
50
Median Household Income
$53,768/yr
Census Median Rent
$157/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$26,988/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.2%
Total Dwellings
291
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.9%
Houses
93.1%
Rental Stress
15.2%
Mortgage Stress
14.5%
Work From Home
15.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
11 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 3 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 62 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.1%
- Employment Rate
- 43.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 18.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this locality against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 344 people work here; 276 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (1.2 per resident).
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $671 a year through Warrumbungle based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 77%
- Environmental 23%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Warrumbungle
In the year to August 2026, 10 new dwellings were approved across Warrumbungle. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Baradine Forestry, 1.8 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cool winters.
- Elevation
- 300 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 516 mm
- 47 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 33.1°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.2°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2396, 0 of 770 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (10 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2396, 339 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 341 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 6 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $229,000 this is under the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jamie Chaffey The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jamie Chaffey | 37.0% | 63.0% | +5.2 |
| 2022 | Mark Coulton | 32.2% | 67.8% | +0.9 |
| 2019 | Mark Coulton | 33.1% | 66.9% | +1.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Roy Butler Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Roy Butler IND | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Roy Butler | 56.6% |
| 2015 | Kevin Humphries NP | 62.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Baradine?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 783 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Baradine
Is Baradine a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Baradine is high (92/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Baradine?
Baradine has a moderate recorded bushfire history (61/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Baradine a good place to live?
Baradine has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (8/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Baradine?
Baradine, NSW had a population of 783 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Baradine, NSW?
The postcode for Baradine, NSW is 2396.
How far is Baradine from Sydney?
Baradine is 531 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 384 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Baradine?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Baradine was $53,768 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Baradine?
There are too few current rental listings in Baradine for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $157, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Baradine?
The median age of residents in Baradine was 50 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Baradine at risk of bushfire?
Baradine has a moderate recorded bushfire history (61/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Baradine?
There are 2 schools inside the Baradine boundary: 1 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Baradine walkable?
Baradine scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Baradine?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Baradine, Baradine Forestry (1.8 km away), summer days average 33.1°C, winter nights 3.2°C, and 516 mm of rain a year over 47 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Baradine?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Baradine belong to?
Baradine sits within the Warrumbungle local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Baradine?
The average residential rates bill through Warrumbungle is $671 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Baradine?
Across Warrumbungle, 10 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Baradine in?
Baradine sits within the federal Division of Parkes, currently held by Jamie Chaffey (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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