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Barham NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barham, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barham NSW is 1,569 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barham is $571 per week ($29,692 per year). Median rent in Barham is $185 per week ($802 per month). Barham has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Barham has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barham is $1,148.

There were 27 recorded offences in Barham in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (14 offences).

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Barham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$571/wk

$29,692 per year

#7492 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,148/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (765) Female 51.2% (803)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

1,569 people · 472.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,368

Family income/wk

Barham 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)

Barham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.1% 356 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.9% 131 dwellings

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

Barham Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

2.3%

Indonesia

1.9%

Germany

1.3%

India

0.6%

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

Barham Religion

No Religion

38.5%

Anglican

24.3%

Catholic

17.3%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Baptist

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.2%

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

Barham Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

45.7%

SAL Indon

31.4%

IAL Sinhal

14.3%

Other Chinese

8.6%

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

Barham Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 361 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.6% 225 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 21 people

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Not in labour force

49.8% 602 people

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

Barham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Barham Occupation

Professionals

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Managers

16.3%

Labourers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.0%

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

Barham Field of Study

Engineering

15.7%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Health

12.9%

Education

12.7%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Agriculture & Environment

9.9%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Information Technology

1.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

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

Barham Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barham Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barham Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 681

↔️

Separated

4.9% 67

📋

Divorced

10.4% 142

🕊️

Widowed

10.5% 144

👤

Never married

24.2% 331

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barham Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

33.6%

Irish

9.9%

Scottish

8.9%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Italian

2.6%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Filipino

0.5%

Sri Lankan

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.3%

Secondary — Government

31.1%

Pre-school

14.8%

Vocational Education

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.6%

Primary — Catholic

1.5%

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

Barham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 242

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 2,736

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

Barham Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.2% 296

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 979

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

5.4%

$450-$599/mo

4.5%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

17.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.2%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Walked only

9.7%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Truck

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.3%

Bicycle

0.5%

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

Barham Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

36.3%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

12.6%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Barham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Barham Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barham Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,867

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

155

Arthritis

101

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Barham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barham Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.2%

Couple — children under 15

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barham Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 56

👤

Never served

95.6% 1,225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barham Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 164

—

Did not provide

87.0% 1,099

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barham Children Ever Born

No children

20.9%

1 child

6.4%

2 children

31.4%

3 children

26.3%

4 children

10.0%

5+ children

5.0%

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

Barham When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Barham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.9%

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

Barham Household Size

1 person

37.7%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

7.6%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,254

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Barham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.0%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 27 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Barham Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $995/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Barham

Your weekly income

≈ $4,312/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $810/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Barham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Kianga (NSW)

Pop: 785 Income: $596/wk Rent: $350/wk

Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional - NSW)

Pop: 790 Income: $1,299/wk Rent: $380/wk

Woodstock (Cowra - NSW)

Pop: 792 Income: $476/wk Rent: $185/wk

Ganmain

Pop: 793 Income: $623/wk Rent: $200/wk

Invergowrie

Pop: 794 Income: $849/wk Rent: $350/wk

North Batemans Bay

Pop: 794 Income: $663/wk Rent: $350/wk

Compare Barham

Barham vs Kianga (NSW) →Barham vs Burra (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional - NSW) →Barham vs Woodstock (Cowra - NSW) →Barham vs Ganmain →

Frequently Asked Questions About Barham

What is the population of Barham NSW?

The population of Barham NSW is 1,569 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Barham is ranked #3,337 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barham?

The median personal income in Barham NSW is $571 per week, or $29,692 per year.The median household income is $995 per week.Family income is $1,368 per week.Barham is ranked #7,492 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barham?

Median rent in Barham NSW is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barham ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barham NSW is $1,148. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barham?

The median age in Barham NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barham a good suburb to live in?

Barham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,569.The median income is $571/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 10200. All dollar figures in AUD.