Browse Units & Apartments in Barraba
Barraba, NSW 2347
Overview
Barraba is a modest‑sized town in the New England region of northern New South Wales, with about 1,400 residents recorded in the 2016 Census. Set beside the Manilla River and close to Hawkins Creek (0.7 km) and the rise of Dennis Hill (1.9 km), it forms part of the Bundarra‑Barraba Important Bird Area, offering a tranquil lifestyle for nature lovers and a quiet backdrop for families and retirees alike.
The town retains a full suite of local services – a historic post office (1882), a primary school, a hospital (1891), churches, a courthouse and the Commercial Hotel – all anchored by an active community development committee that liaises with Tamworth Regional Council. Although the Barraba railway line closed in the 1980s, the former terminus remains a reminder of past connectivity. Housing ranges from heritage cottages built during the 19th‑century gold boom to more recent dwellings, providing a varied mix for buyers seeking country charm with essential amenities nearby.
Region type mix: Metro 100%.
Streets in Barraba
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Street |
1961 m² |
≈ A$190,000 |
1 |
| Fitzroy Street | - | - |
1 |
| Mcdouall Avenue |
3274 m² | - |
1 |
| Railway Street |
1641 m² |
≈ A$435,000 |
1 |