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Barellan Point QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barellan Point QLD is 1,173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barellan Point is $909 per week ($47,268 per year). Median rent in Barellan Point is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Barellan Point has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Barellan Point has a population density of 320.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barellan Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barellan Point is $1,935.

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Barellan Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barellan Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$909/wk

$47,268 per year

#2024 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$398/wk

$1,725 per month

#2177 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,935/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barellan Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (584) Female 50.4% (593)

Population Density

320.5

people per km²

1,173 people · 3.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,430

Family income/wk

Barellan Point 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)

Barellan Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.3% 150 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.7% 213 dwellings

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

Barellan Point Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

7.1%

Fiji

0.8%

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

Barellan Point Religion

No Religion

47.3%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

16.0%

Not stated

6.1%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Baptist

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barellan Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Barellan Point Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Barellan Point Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 379 people

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Employed part-time

19.1% 166 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 20 people

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Not in labour force

35.1% 305 people

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

Barellan Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Barellan Point Occupation

Professionals

25.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Managers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.4%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

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

Barellan Point Field of Study

Engineering

22.9%

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Health

13.9%

Education

11.2%

Architecture & Building

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Barellan Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barellan Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barellan Point Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 568

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Separated

2.4% 23

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Divorced

7.1% 68

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Widowed

3.6% 34

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Never married

27.5% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barellan Point Ancestry

English

32.2%

Australian

28.4%

Scottish

10.7%

Irish

10.3%

German

5.4%

Other

3.9%

Dutch

2.9%

New Zealander

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Welsh

1.2%

French

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barellan Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.9%

Secondary — Catholic

18.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.3%

Secondary — Government

10.4%

Vocational Education

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Pre-school

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

1.3%

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

Barellan Point Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.8% 108

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No need for assistance

95.2% 2,143

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

Barellan Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.2% 130

—

Not a volunteer

85.8% 788

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barellan Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

1.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barellan Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Did not go to work

14.4%

Truck

3.2%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

Train

1.3%

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

Barellan Point Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.7%

1 vehicle

17.6%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Barellan Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

4.3%

3 bedrooms

34.4%

4 bedrooms

45.4%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Barellan Point Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

30.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barellan Point Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,236

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barellan Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

111

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Barellan Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barellan Point Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.8%

Couple — no children

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barellan Point Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.8% 7

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Previously served

8.4% 77

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Never served

90.8% 831

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barellan Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 127

—

Did not provide

86.1% 787

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barellan Point Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Barellan Point When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Barellan Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.8%

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

Barellan Point Household Size

1 person

16.5%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

8.4%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barellan Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,003

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Barellan Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

7.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barellan Point Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

1,655

total students

Karalee State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 552 students

1041

ICSEA

St Peter Claver College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,103 students

1013

ICSEA

YOS Lawnton - Riverview Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Barellan Point Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,212/wk

Median Rent $398/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Barellan Point

Your weekly income

≈ $9,585/month

Median rent $398/wk

Left after rent $1,814/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Barellan Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hunchy

Pop: 592 Income: $802/wk Rent: $398/wk

Laidley North

Pop: 593 Income: $602/wk Rent: $320/wk

Sandy Creek (Qld)

Pop: 593 Income: $721/wk Rent: $350/wk

Coppabella (Qld)

Pop: 594 Income: $1,677/wk Rent: $60/wk

Hampden (Qld)

Pop: 598 Income: $787/wk Rent: $250/wk

Glendale (Qld)

Pop: 600 Income: $978/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barellan Point

What is the population of Barellan Point QLD?

The population of Barellan Point QLD is 1,173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 320.5 people per km².Barellan Point is ranked #3,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barellan Point?

The median personal income in Barellan Point QLD is $909 per week, or $47,268 per year.The median household income is $2,212 per week.Family income is $2,430 per week.Barellan Point is ranked #2,024 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barellan Point?

Median rent in Barellan Point QLD is $398 per week ($1,725 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barellan Point ranks #2,177 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barellan Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barellan Point QLD is $1,935. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barellan Point?

The median age in Barellan Point QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barellan Point a good suburb to live in?

Barellan Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,173.The median income is $909/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 30156. All dollar figures in AUD.