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Barellan, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Barellan is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 535. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
535 Population 1/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,646 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$22,646 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population535
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,646
Per Capita$22,646
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership87.2%
Housing Units214

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population535
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates-34.2850°, 146.5722°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,646
Median Age48.0 years

About Barellan

Barellan is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 535. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Barellan has a population of 535 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 495.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

535
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
495.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Barellan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Barellan is $22,646, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,646 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Barellan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,646
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,646
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barellan is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 87.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 214 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.2%
Owner-Occupied87.2%
Renter-Occupied12.8%
Housing Units214

Property Tax

Barellan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area495.5 sq mi (1,283.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2850°N, 146.5722°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 18, 2005.

Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 69 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 74 km
Mar 14, 1999 22 km WSW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.9 51 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 128 km
Jan 18, 2005 8 km N of West Wyalong, Australia M3.7 75 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 147 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 123 km
Mar 13, 2001 8 km NW of West Wyalong, Australia M3.2 69 km
Apr 1, 2001 23 km ESE of West Wyalong, Australia M2.8 88 km
Mar 4, 2002 2 km W of West Wyalong, Australia M2.7 69 km
Jul 16, 2000 47 km W of Temora, Australia M2.5 43 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
February 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in

Barellan has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Barellan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barellan Central School
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Radio Stations near Barellan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Barellan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barellan Museum

Cafes in Barellan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barellan General Store
Golden Grain Cafe & Pizza

Clinics in Barellan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barellan Community Health Centre

Train Stations in Barellan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barellan

Gas Stations in Barellan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South West Fuel

Golf Courses in Barellan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barellan Golf Course

Airports Near Barellan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Griffith AirportGFFMedium Airport
Narrandera AirportNRAMedium Airport
West Wyalong AirportWWYMedium Airport
Ardlethan AirportSmall Airport
Coleambally AirportSmall Airport
Coleambally Airport No.2Small Airport
Dallas AirportSmall Airport
Leeton AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barellan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barellan LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barellan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barellan

What is the population of Barellan?

Barellan has a population of 535 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 495.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Barellan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,646, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barellan?

Barellan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches.

How is the job market in Barellan?

Barellan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barellan?

The median home value in Barellan is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 87.2%.

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