Barwang, NSW 2594 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barwang is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2594, home to 139 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Weddin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 260 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 139
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,875 /week
- Median personal income
- $942 /week
- Median family income
- $2,607 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hilltops
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- 1233 Moppity Rd
- Moppity Rd At Watershed Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 59.5% of the 42 resolvable premises in Barwang. 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: 59.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 40.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,025 across postcode 2594 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 283 violent offences, 188 other offences, 164 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barwang?
Barwang (NSW 2594) had 139 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Barwang?
The median advertised rent in Barwang is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Barwang?
Barwang is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (59.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barwang?
Across postcode 2594, 1,025 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (283), other (188), theft (164). 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 Barwang?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barwang centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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