Barkers Vale, NSW 2474 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barkers Vale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2474, home to 196 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 618 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 196
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $784 /week
- Median personal income
- $443 /week
- Median family income
- $1,024 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,219
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Barkers Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Williams Rd At Barnes Rd
- Williams Rd Opp 795
- 795 Williams Rd
- 458 Williams Rd
- Williams Rd Opp 458
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 98.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 83.1% of the 65 resolvable premises in Barkers Vale. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 16.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 83.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 214 across postcode 2474 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 42 theft, 42 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barkers Vale?
Barkers Vale (NSW 2474) had 196 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Barkers Vale?
The median advertised rent in Barkers Vale is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barkers Vale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Barkers Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barkers Vale Public School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barkers Vale?
Barkers Vale is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (83.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barkers Vale?
Across postcode 2474, 214 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), theft (42), property damage (42). 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 Barkers Vale?
In Barkers Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (98.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Barkers Vale?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barkers Vale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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