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Baan Baa

NSW 2390 • New South Wales

166
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
254.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Baan Baa

Baan Baa (pronounced 'barn-bar') is a small village in the Narrabri Shire local government area in northern inland New South Wales, situated on the Kamilaroi Highway approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Narrabri and 58 kilometres north-west of Gunnedah. With a population of 166 according to the 2021 Census, it covers an expansive 255 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Liverpool Plains region. The median household income of around $46,000 reflects the farming and grazing economy that sustains the surrounding district.

Baan Baa has a rich history as a former railway village, once home to a bakery, general stores, a stock and station agent, and a butchery during its busier years; today little of that commercial life remains, and the village has a quiet, heritage character. The surrounding landscape is dominated by productive dryland cropping and grazing country, and residents travel to Narrabri or Gunnedah for most goods and services. Baan Baa suits those with a strong connection to agricultural communities and a preference for a peaceful, wide-open lifestyle on the northern tablelands plains.

Baan Baa falls under postcode 2390 and is governed by the Narrabri Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2390
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Narrabri
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.41°, 149.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
254.94 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2390

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2390, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,057
Median 2023–24
$59,692
▲ 29.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,241

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2390; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Narrabri / Gunnedah Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
510 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Narrabri (38 km) for North West Trains to Sydney (~9 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–5.5 hrs

🛣️ Kamilaroi Highway is the main road; Narrabri and Gunnedah are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Baan Baa is a small village with minimal local services; a car is essential for virtually all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
166
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Narrabri Local Government Area, which contains Baan Baa. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
265.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
586.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
554.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Narrabri →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baan Baa known for? +

Baan Baa is known as a quiet historic village in northern NSW that once thrived as a busy railway community. Today it retains a heritage character set amid the productive agricultural plains of the Narrabri Shire.

How far is Baan Baa from Sydney CBD? +

Baan Baa is approximately 510 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 5.5 to 6.5 hour drive depending on traffic and route.

Does Baan Baa have public transport? +

Baan Baa has no local public transport. The nearest railway station is at Narrabri, approximately 38 kilometres away, with North West Train services to Sydney. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Baan Baa? +

According to the 2021 Census, Baan Baa has a population of approximately 166 residents across its large 255 square kilometre locality.

Is Baan Baa a good place to live? +

Baan Baa suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of northern NSW's agricultural country. Residents need to travel to Narrabri or Gunnedah for most services, making it best for those with strong ties to the farming community.

What is the postcode for Baan Baa? +

The postcode for Baan Baa, NSW is 2390.

Is Baan Baa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Baan Baa is part of the Narrabri LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.