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Barry, NSW 2799
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$745,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$505,000
Gross Yield (houses)
6.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.0%
market range -7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Barry
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Barry market and investor summary
In Barry, NSW 2799, houses show a gross rental yield of 6.1%. House prices have moved +9.0% over the past year. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 6.1% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 64 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Barry: people, income and schools
Barry is home to around 153 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
The typical household income runs to around $75,000 a year (about $1,440 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 153
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $75,000/yr
- Households renting
- 27%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Barry
No properties currently listed in Barry
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What should I check before investing in Barry?
Barry has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 6.1%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +9.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Barry?
The median property price in Barry, NSW 2799 is $505K for units.
What rental yield does Barry show?
The gross rental yield in Barry is 6.1% for houses and 3.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Barry?
House prices in Barry are up 9.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Barry?
The current vacancy rate in Barry is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Barry?
Barry has a population of approximately 153 residents, with a median age of 45.
Is Barry's population growing?
The population of Barry has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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