Barraba, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Barraba is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,329. Elevation: 1,617 ft (493 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Barraba
Barraba is a town in the New England region of northern New South Wales, Australia. It was formerly the centre of Barraba Shire local government area, but most of this, including Barraba, was absorbed into Tamworth Regional Council in 2004. On Census night 2016, Barraba had a population of approximately 1,400 people. It is part of the Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area which is important for the conservation of the endangered regent honeyeater.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,329 |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.3855°, 150.6090° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (760 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barraba
Barraba is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,329. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Barraba
Barraba has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3855°S, 150.6090°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in |
Barraba has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Barraba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College Northern Inland - Barraba Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Barraba
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraba Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Barraba Central High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barraba
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Barraba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandewar Historical Society Museum |
Libraries in Barraba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraba Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Barraba
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barraba
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barraba
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barraba
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barraba
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Barraba
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnedah Airport | GUH | Medium Airport |
| Inverell Airport | IVR | Medium Airport |
| Tamworth Airport | TMW | Medium Airport |
| Attunga Private airstrp | - | Small Airport |
| Barraba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bingara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boggabri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunmore Manila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gunnedah Airfield SES Only | - | Small Airport |
| Inverell North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Keepit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambrook Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manilla Paragliding | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| the airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Upper Horton Wyl Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barraba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barraba Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barraba
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint John's Catholic Church | |
| St Laurence's Anglican Church | |
| Uniting Church |
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Waterfalls Near Barraba
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Barraba.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Horton Falls |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Barraba has a population of 1,329 residents and is located in Australia..
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Barraba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.
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