Barry, NSW 2799 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barry is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2799, home to 153 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cowra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 183 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,437 /week
- Median personal income
- $756 /week
- Median family income
- $2,124 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,465
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Neville Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Sawyer St At Marsden St
- Sawyer St Opp Marsden St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 89.6% of the 96 resolvable premises in Barry. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 89.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 243 across postcode 2799 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 92 violent offences, 37 theft, 29 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barry?
Barry (NSW 2799) had 153 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Barry?
The median advertised rent in Barry is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barry?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Barry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Neville Public School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barry?
Barry is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barry?
Across postcode 2799, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (92), theft (37), property damage (29). 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 Barry?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barry 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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