Suburbs Baralaba

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Baralaba QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Baralaba, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Baralaba QLD is 324 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baralaba is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Baralaba is $175 per week ($758 per month). Baralaba has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Baralaba has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baralaba is $625.

There were 24 recorded offences in Baralaba in 2025-26, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Baralaba, Queensland — 24.2877°S, 149.9210°E

Crime: Low Med High

Baralaba Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Baralaba Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$836/wk
$43,472 per year
#3020 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
#7967 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$625/mo
Avg household size: —

Baralaba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (163) Female 48.3% (152)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
324 people · 373.3 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$1,770
Family income/wk

Baralaba Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Baralaba Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
80.5% 62 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
19.5% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Baralaba Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Baralaba Religion

No Religion
27.7%
Anglican
21.2%
Uniting Church
15.3%
Not stated
15.0%
Catholic
13.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baralaba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Baralaba Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Baralaba Employment

⏰
Employed part-time
17.1% 38 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.2% 67 people
💼
Employed full-time
52.7% 117 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Baralaba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Baralaba Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.3%
Professionals
19.3%
Managers
17.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Labourers
11.4%
Clerical & Administrative
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Baralaba Field of Study

Education
24.4%
Health
19.8%
Engineering
16.3%
Management & Commerce
12.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.6%
Agriculture & Environment
8.1%
Architecture & Building
3.5%
Creative Arts
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Baralaba Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baralaba Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
2.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baralaba Marital Status

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Married
54.1% 144
↔️
Separated
4.5% 12
📋
Divorced
6.8% 18
🕊️
Widowed
6.8% 18
👤
Never married
27.8% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baralaba Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
28.6%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
8.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.8%
German
5.1%
Other
2.3%
Dutch
1.0%
Italian
1.0%
French
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baralaba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
65.4%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Vocational Education
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Baralaba Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.1% 41
✅
No need for assistance
92.9% 540

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Baralaba Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.1% 49
—
Not a volunteer
79.9% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baralaba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
66.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Baralaba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.8%
Car (passenger)
11.8%
Did not go to work
11.8%
Walked only
6.3%
Bicycle
3.9%
Bus
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Baralaba Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Baralaba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.4%
2 bedrooms
26.0%
3 bedrooms
42.7%
4 bedrooms
17.6%
5 bedrooms
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Baralaba Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
30.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baralaba Indigenous Population

12.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
68
Indigenous residents
500
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baralaba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Heart disease
17
Arthritis
14
Lung condition
14
Kidney disease
11
Diabetes
11
Asthma
8
Stroke
7
Cancer
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Baralaba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baralaba Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.6%
Couple — children under 15
31.9%
Couple — no children under 15
16.2%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baralaba Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 8
👤
Never served
96.8% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Baralaba Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.2% 22
—
Did not provide
90.8% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baralaba Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
1 child
4.0%
2 children
28.0%
3 children
24.0%
4 children
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Baralaba When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
5
2016
5
2019
5
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Baralaba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Baralaba Household Size

1 person
38.6%
2 persons
45.7%
3 persons
3.1%
4 persons
7.9%
5 persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baralaba Where Residents Moved From

Same address
242
Moved from QLD
25
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Baralaba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baralaba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 24 total

Assault
6
Theft
5
Traffic
3
Property Damage
3
Break & Enter
3
Sexual Offences
2
Domestic Violence
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Baralaba Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,428/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Baralaba

≈ $6,188/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $1,253/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall
Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $18/wk
Hughenden
Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $15/wk
Normanton
Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $5/wk
Bamaga
Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $55/wk

Baralaba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abergowrie
Pop: 305 Income: $814/wk Rent: $180/wk
Adelaide Park
Pop: 449 Income: $848/wk Rent: $330/wk
Aeroglen
Pop: 405 Income: $903/wk Rent: $395/wk
Airville
Pop: 308 Income: $900/wk Rent: $230/wk
Albinia
Pop: 165 Income: $1,875/wk
Alexandra (Qld)
Pop: 189 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baralaba

What is the population of Baralaba QLD?

The population of Baralaba QLD is 324 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Baralaba is ranked #5,859 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baralaba?

The median personal income in Baralaba QLD is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year.The median household income is $1,428 per week.Family income is $1,770 per week.Baralaba is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baralaba?

Median rent in Baralaba QLD is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baralaba ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Baralaba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baralaba QLD is $625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baralaba?

The median age in Baralaba QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baralaba a good suburb to live in?

Baralaba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 324.The median income is $836/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30151. All dollar figures in AUD.