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Baringa QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Baringa QLD is 4,604 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baringa is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Baringa is $485 per week ($2,102 per month). Baringa has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Baringa has a population density of 1726.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Baringa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baringa is $1,950.

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Baringa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Baringa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$485/wk

$2,102 per month

#753 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Baringa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (2,183) Female 52.6% (2,419)

Population Density

1726.0

people per km²

4,604 people · 2.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,087

Family income/wk

Baringa 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)

Baringa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

20.1% 171 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

79.9% 681 dwellings

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

Baringa Country of Birth

Australia

86.6%

England

7.1%

India

4.7%

Fiji

0.3%

China

0.3%

Canada

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

Brazil

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

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

Baringa Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

18.2%

Anglican

8.7%

Not stated

6.4%

Hinduism

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baringa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Baringa Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

28.1%

Other

19.2%

IAL Punjabi

13.4%

IAL Nepali

12.5%

Hindi

8.0%

Spanish

7.6%

SAL Tot

5.8%

Mandarin

5.4%

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

Baringa Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 1,386 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 771 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 97 people

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Not in labour force

22.6% 657 people

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

Baringa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.3%

Bachelor Degree

25.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Baringa Occupation

Professionals

27.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Managers

10.5%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Labourers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

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

Baringa Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Health

19.3%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Engineering

12.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Education

6.9%

Information Technology

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Baringa Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baringa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baringa Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 1,572

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Separated

4.0% 130

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Divorced

7.2% 237

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Widowed

1.6% 53

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Never married

39.4% 1,297

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baringa Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

29.0%

Other

8.9%

Scottish

6.4%

Irish

6.3%

Indian

3.7%

German

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Italian

2.4%

New Zealander

1.8%

Dutch

1.6%

Maori

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baringa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.8%

Secondary — Government

20.8%

Pre-school

12.2%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

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

Baringa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 366

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 8,448

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

Baringa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.3% 355

—

Not a volunteer

88.7% 2,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baringa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

1.6%

$800-$999/mo

1.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

39.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Baringa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

1.3%

Walked only

1.0%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Bicycle

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

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

Baringa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

50.1%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

4.1%

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

Baringa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

52.2%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Baringa Population Mobility

26.7%

moved in the last year

95.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baringa Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

277

Indigenous residents

8,598

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baringa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

416

Asthma

167

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Baringa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baringa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.2%

Couple — no children

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

Couple — no children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baringa Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 10

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Previously served

2.3% 73

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Never served

97.2% 3,074

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Baringa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 318

—

Did not provide

89.9% 2,817

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baringa Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

16.8%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

13.7%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Baringa When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

102

2001–2010

319

2011–2015

310

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Baringa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

23.4%

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

Baringa Household Size

1 person

12.2%

2 persons

30.8%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

23.6%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baringa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,171

Moved from QLD

703

Moved — same area (SA2)

243

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Baringa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.2%

Step family — no other children

13.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baringa Schools

schools nearby

government

1048

avg ICSEA score

4,166

total students

Caloundra City Private School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 228 students

1095

ICSEA

Notre Dame College Catholic

Combined · Prep-7 · 216 students

1066

ICSEA

Unity College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,450 students

1065

ICSEA

Baringa State Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 930 students

1032

ICSEA

Nirimba State Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 665 students

1023

ICSEA

Baringa State Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 677 students

1007

ICSEA

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

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Baringa Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,050/wk

Median Rent $485/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Baringa

Your weekly income

≈ $8,883/month

Median rent $485/wk

Left after rent $1,565/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Income: $866/wk Rent: $440/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $285/wk

Baringa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Walloon

Pop: 2,305 Income: $838/wk Rent: $370/wk

Garbutt

Pop: 2,309 Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk

Herston

Pop: 2,311 Income: $895/wk Rent: $400/wk

East Ipswich

Pop: 2,321 Income: $735/wk Rent: $290/wk

Toowoomba City

Pop: 2,321 Income: $667/wk Rent: $255/wk

Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld)

Pop: 2,336 Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baringa

What is the population of Baringa QLD?

The population of Baringa QLD is 4,604 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1726.0 people per km².Baringa is ranked #1,687 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baringa?

The median personal income in Baringa QLD is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $2,050 per week.Family income is $2,087 per week.Baringa is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baringa?

Median rent in Baringa QLD is $485 per week ($2,102 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baringa ranks #753 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Baringa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baringa QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baringa?

The median age in Baringa QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baringa a good suburb to live in?

Baringa is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,604.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 30159. All dollar figures in AUD.