Barangaroo, NSW 2000 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barangaroo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2000, home to 220 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 1 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $4,591 /week
- Median personal income
- $2,167 /week
- Median family income
- $4,807 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,246 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $8,834
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
- Fort Street Public School
- Nicholson Street Public School
- Conservatorium High School
- Balmain Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 2 metro stops, 5 tram stops, 8 ferry stops, 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 train stops, 5 metro stops, 21 tram stops, 23 ferry stops, 109 bus stops
- Barangaroo Station, Hickson Rd, Stand B
- Barangaroo Station, Platform 2
- Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B
- Bridge Street Light Rail
- Wynyard Station, Platform 4
Lifestyle & amenities
- 211 cafés
- 338 restaurants
- 117 pubs and bars
- 151 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 9 libraries
- 16 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 0.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 72.4% of the 301 resolvable premises in Barangaroo. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 26.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 72.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,523 across postcode 2000 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,171 theft, 2,169 violent offences, 1,635 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barangaroo?
Barangaroo (NSW 2000) had 220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Barangaroo?
The median advertised rent in Barangaroo is $1,246/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barangaroo?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Barangaroo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre (0.3 km), Fort Street Public School (0.3 km), Nicholson Street Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barangaroo?
Barangaroo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (72.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barangaroo?
Across postcode 2000, 10,523 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (4,171), violent (2,169), other (1,635). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Barangaroo?
In Barangaroo, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (0.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Barangaroo?
174 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barangaroo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops, 2 metro stops, 8 ferry stops, 5 tram stops, 4 train 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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