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Barfold VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barfold, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barfold VIC is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barfold is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Barfold is $165 per week ($715 per month). Barfold has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Barfold has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barfold is $1,734.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barfold in 2024-24, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Barfold Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barfold Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$706/wk

$36,712 per year

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,734/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barfold Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (43) Female 49.4% (42)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

82 people · 38.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Barfold Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barfold Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.6% 8 dwellings

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

Barfold Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Barfold Religion

No Religion

34.0%

Catholic

18.4%

Uniting Church

10.7%

Anglican

9.7%

Christian (other)

9.7%

Eastern Orthodox

6.8%

Not stated

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barfold Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Barfold Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

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

Barfold Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 29 people

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Employed part-time

28.2% 20 people

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Not in labour force

31.0% 22 people

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

Barfold Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.0%

Certificate III/IV

32.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

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

Barfold Occupation

Professionals

32.5%

Managers

27.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Labourers

7.5%

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

Barfold Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.6%

Education

13.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

13.8%

Creative Arts

13.8%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Barfold Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barfold Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barfold Marital Status

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Married

61.0% 47

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Separated

5.2% 4

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Widowed

3.9% 3

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Never married

29.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barfold Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

20.5%

Scottish

15.2%

Irish

13.4%

Greek

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

Dutch

2.7%

French

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barfold School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

100.0%

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

Barfold Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 159

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

Barfold Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.7% 25

—

Not a volunteer

65.3% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barfold Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

57.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barfold How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.0%

Did not go to work

19.4%

Tram/Light Rail

9.7%

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

Barfold Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.2%

2 vehicles

44.8%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

24.1%

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

Barfold Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Barfold Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

16.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barfold Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

160

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barfold Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Barfold Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

14.6%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

36.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barfold Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.9%

Couple — children under 15

27.9%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barfold Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.0% 18

—

Did not provide

78.0% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barfold Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

23.3%

3 children

10.0%

4 children

33.3%

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

Barfold When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Barfold Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.0%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

9.5%

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

Barfold Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

46.4%

3 persons

10.7%

5 persons

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barfold Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barfold Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Barfold Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Barfold

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $1,147/wk

Rent share 12.6%

Barfold vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barkstead

Pop: 41 Income: $703/wk

Colbrook

Pop: 41 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

Delegate River

Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk

Drumanure

Pop: 41 Income: $537/wk Rent: $320/wk

Dry Diggings

Pop: 41 Income: $550/wk Rent: $321/wk

Illabarook

Pop: 41 Income: $687/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barfold

What is the population of Barfold VIC?

The population of Barfold VIC is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Barfold?

The median personal income in Barfold VIC is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Barfold?

Median rent in Barfold VIC is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barfold?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barfold VIC is $1,734. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barfold?

The median age in Barfold VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barfold a good suburb to live in?

Barfold is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 82.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 20137. All dollar figures in AUD.