Barham, NSW 2732 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barham is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2732, home to 1,569 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray River local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 664 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,569
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $995 /week
- Median personal income
- $571 /week
- Median family income
- $1,368 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Murray River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $185 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,148
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Barham Public School
- Barham High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Barham Public School, Wakool St
- Barham High School, Gonn St
- Border Service Station/Murray St
- Lawson Rd At Vinecombe Lane
- East Barham Rd Before Riverview Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 11 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 49.5% of the 1,268 resolvable premises in Barham. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 49.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 8.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 125 across postcode 2732 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 76% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 42 theft, 28 violent offences, 15 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barham?
Barham (NSW 2732) had 1,569 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Murray River local government area.
What is the median rent in Barham?
The median advertised rent in Barham is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barham?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Barham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barham Public School (0 km), Barham High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barham?
Barham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (49.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barham?
Across postcode 2732, 125 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (42), violent (28), property damage (15). 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 Barham?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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