Baradine, NSW 2396 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Baradine is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2396, home to 783 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 402 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 783
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,034 /week
- Median personal income
- $519 /week
- Median family income
- $1,266 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Warrumbungle Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $157 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Baradine Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Macquarie St After Darling St
- Wellington St At Darling St
- Wellington St Before Darling St
- Wellington St After Darling St
- Macquarie St At Narren St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.6% of the 466 resolvable premises in Baradine. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 118 across postcode 2396 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27 theft, 23 violent offences, 20 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baradine?
Baradine (NSW 2396) had 783 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Baradine?
The median advertised rent in Baradine is $157/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Baradine?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Baradine covering government sectors. Nearest include: Baradine Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Baradine?
Baradine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Baradine?
Across postcode 2396, 118 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (27), violent (23), break-ins (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Baradine?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Baradine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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