Barooga
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Barooga, NSW 3644.
About Barooga
Welcome to Barooga
Barooga sits on the New South Wales side of the Murray River, directly across from its long-time twin town of Cobram in Victoria. Around three hours' drive north of Melbourne and a similar distance south of Wagga Wagga, it's a border town in the fullest sense — locals cross the river bridge for work, school and weekend plans without giving it a second thought.
With a population of just under 1,900 and a median age of 46, Barooga has the settled, unhurried feel of a river community that has grown steadily rather than boomed. It tends to suit retirees drawn to the golf and river lifestyle, families after a slower pace, and tree-changers and grey nomads who've discovered the Murray region and decided to stay.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Barooga revolves around the Murray River and the golf courses that have made the town well known well beyond the region. The Barooga Sports Club and its golf facilities are a genuine drawcard, and the river itself offers fishing, boating and walking tracks that locals make the most of year-round. For a bigger night out, dining variety or specialty shopping, Cobram is a two-minute trip across the bridge and effectively functions as Barooga's twin-town CBD, so residents enjoy the choice of two town centres without the traffic of a larger regional city.
Shopping
Barooga has its own small commercial strip covering everyday essentials, but for a wider range of supermarkets, cafes and retail, most residents head over the river to Cobram, which carries the bulk of the shopping load for the combined community. This arrangement suits the town's relaxed pace — big shopping trips are planned around the short drive across the border rather than being a daily necessity.
Schools & families
Families in Barooga are served locally by Barooga Public School, which anchors the town's primary schooling and is a focal point of community life. Secondary options and additional schooling choices are available a short drive away in Cobram, meaning families can stay in Barooga for the primary years while still having nearby access to high school education without relocating.
Getting around
Barooga is essentially joined to Cobram by a single bridge crossing the Murray, and that short link is central to how residents get around — work, shopping and services on the Victorian side are treated as local trips. There's no train line through town, so a car is the practical way to get around and to reach larger regional centres; Wagga Wagga and the wider Riverina lie a few hours to the north, while Melbourne is roughly a three-hour drive south, making Barooga more of a settled destination than a commuter suburb.
Parks & recreation
The Murray River frontage is Barooga's biggest recreational asset, with river walks, fishing spots and picnic areas well used by both residents and the visitors the golf courses attract. The town's golf courses are a major part of its identity and pull golfing tourists from well beyond the immediate region, giving Barooga a recreational profile that punches above its population size.
The property market
Barooga's median house price currently sits at $603,000, with recent figures showing a pullback of 3.2% in house price growth — a reminder that smaller river and border towns can see more variability in their figures than larger markets, often reflecting a lower volume of sales rather than a broad shift in demand. Houses dominate the current listings at 66%, with land making up 27% of what's on the market, suggesting there's still room for people wanting to build rather than buy established. Apartments and units account for just 5% of listings and townhouses 2%, underlining that Barooga remains very much a house-and-land town rather than a higher-density one. For buyers, that mix points to opportunities both in established homes and in vacant land for those wanting to build to their own plans, all set against the drawcard of river and golf lifestyle that has long defined the town.
Market snapshot
Barooga property market
Median sale price
$603k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$480k
Median
$603k
Premium
$1.08m
Days on market
106
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
22
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Barooga by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Barooga, NSW 3644.
Population
1,888
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$1,375
median, per week
Median rent
$260
per week
Median mortgage
$1,387
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Barooga
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Barooga
$2.65m
3450 Barooga-Tocumwal Rd
Sold ~June 2026
$420k
1/84 Vermont Street
Sold ~June 2026
$490k
7 Orange Gr
Sold ~June 2026
$1.29m
7 Ivie Ave
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Barooga suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Barooga?
The median house price in Barooga, NSW is $603k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 3.2%.
Is Barooga a good place to live?
Barooga is a border town in the Murray region of New South Wales, Australia, located in the Berrigan Shire local government area. Barooga is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,888 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Barooga?
Barooga has a population of 1,888 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
What schools are in Barooga?
There is 1 school in or near Barooga, including Barooga Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Barooga?
Properties in Barooga take around 106 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Barooga?
Entry-level properties in Barooga start around $480k, while premium homes reach $1.08m.
What suburbs are near Barooga?
Suburbs near Barooga include Cobram.
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