Barjarg VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barjarg VIC is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barjarg is $1,017 per week ($52,884 per year). Median rent in Barjarg is $253 per week ($1,096 per month). Barjarg has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Barjarg has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barjarg is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barjarg is $1,733.

There were 5 recorded offences in Barjarg in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Barjarg Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barjarg Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,017/wk
$52,884 per year
#1122 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$253/wk
$1,096 per month
#6093 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barjarg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (70) Female 50.4% (71)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
141 people · 89.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,949
Family income/wk

Barjarg Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barjarg Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.4% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.6% 19 dwellings

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

Barjarg Country of Birth

Australia
91.9%
England
8.1%

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

Barjarg Religion

No Religion
60.1%
Catholic
13.8%
Anglican
13.0%
Uniting Church
5.8%
Baptist
3.6%
Not stated
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barjarg Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Barjarg Employment

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Employed full-time
36.4% 39 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 28 people
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Not in labour force
37.4% 40 people

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

Barjarg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.3%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%
Postgraduate Degree
14.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%

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

Barjarg Occupation

Professionals
35.4%
Managers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.3%
Labourers
6.3%

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

Barjarg Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.3%
Engineering
17.5%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Health
14.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.5%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
5.3%

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

Barjarg Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barjarg Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barjarg Marital Status

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Married
71.6% 83
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Divorced
7.8% 9
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Widowed
6.0% 7
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Never married
14.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barjarg Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
22.3%
Irish
15.2%
Scottish
15.2%
German
4.6%
Dutch
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Chinese
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barjarg School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.5%
Vocational Education
25.0%
Primary — Catholic
12.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%
Secondary — Government
12.5%

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

Barjarg Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 12
No need for assistance
95.6% 259

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

Barjarg Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.1% 23
Not a volunteer
77.9% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barjarg Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barjarg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Walked only
7.4%
Did not go to work
5.6%

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

Barjarg Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
34.0%
4+ vehicles
14.0%

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

Barjarg Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.2%
2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
46.6%
4 bedrooms
25.9%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
5.2%

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

Barjarg Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
39.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barjarg Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
262
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barjarg Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
7
Mental health
7
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
6
Asthma
5
Arthritis
3

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

Barjarg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,500+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barjarg Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.1%
Couple — children under 15
32.5%
Couple — no children under 15
11.4%
One parent — children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barjarg Military Service

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Previously served
6.4% 7
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Never served
93.6% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barjarg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.9% 26
Did not provide
76.1% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barjarg Children Ever Born

No children
11.4%
2 children
80.0%
3 children
8.6%

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

Barjarg When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
6

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

Barjarg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5–14 hours
34.9%
15–29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.4%

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

Barjarg Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
45.1%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
11.8%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barjarg Where Residents Moved From

Same address
118
Moved — same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
6

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

Barjarg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barjarg Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
3
Assault
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Barjarg Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Greensborough Secondary College-Barjarg Lodge Government
Secondary

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

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Barjarg Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,854/wk
Median Rent $253/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Barjarg

≈ $8,034/month
Median rent $253/wk
Left after rent $1,601/wk
Rent share 13.6%

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Barjarg vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barjarg

What is the population of Barjarg VIC?

The population of Barjarg VIC is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Barjarg is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barjarg?

The median personal income in Barjarg VIC is $1,017 per week, or $52,884 per year.The median household income is $1,854 per week.Family income is $1,949 per week.Barjarg is ranked #1,122 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barjarg?

Median rent in Barjarg VIC is $253 per week ($1,096 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barjarg ranks #6,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barjarg?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barjarg VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barjarg?

The median age in Barjarg VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barjarg a good suburb to live in?

Barjarg is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 141.The median income is $1,017/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 20140. All dollar figures in AUD.