NSW Property Intelligence
BarnsleyNSW 2278
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Barnsley is home to ~1,735 residents (median age 39), with 13% of households renting.
Rent in Barnsley
The median house rent in Barnsley is $595/week (13 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2278, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $600/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Barnsley fall in the intake zones of Barnsley Public School, West Wallsend High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Barnsley Public School#1347 of 2159 in NSW
- West Wallsend High School#1455 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Barnsley has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Appletree Early Education and Preschool, Fairyland Preschool, Sustainable Play Preschool.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Barnsley (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 15 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Upward |
Development activity
20 development applications were lodged in Barnsley over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Barnsley — quick answers
What is the median rent in Barnsley?
Houses in Barnsley (postcode 2278) have a median asking rent of $595/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Barnsley?
Barnsley addresses can be zoned for Barnsley Public School, West Wallsend High School. Barnsley Public School ranks in roughly the top 62% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Barnsley?
20 development applications were lodged in Barnsley in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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