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Barkers Vale NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barkers Vale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Barkers Vale NSW is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barkers Vale is $443 per week ($23,036 per year). Median rent in Barkers Vale is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Barkers Vale has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Barkers Vale has a population density of 7.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Barkers Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (72% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkers Vale is $1,219.
There were 1 recorded offences in Barkers Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).
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Barkers Vale Population
Barkers Vale Median Income & Rent
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Barkers Vale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Barkers Vale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Barkers Vale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Barkers Vale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Barkers Vale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Barkers Vale Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Barkers Vale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Barkers Vale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Barkers Vale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Barkers Vale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Barkers Vale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Barkers Vale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Barkers Vale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Barkers Vale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Barkers Vale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Barkers Vale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Barkers Vale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Barkers Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Barkers Vale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Barkers Vale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Barkers Vale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Barkers Vale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Barkers Vale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Barkers Vale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Barkers Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Barkers Vale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Barkers Vale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Barkers Vale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Barkers Vale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Barkers Vale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Barkers Vale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Barkers Vale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Barkers Vale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Barkers Vale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Barkers Vale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Barkers Vale Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barkers Vale
What is the population of Barkers Vale NSW?
The population of Barkers Vale NSW is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Barkers Vale is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Barkers Vale?
The median personal income in Barkers Vale NSW is $443 per week, or $23,036 per year.The median household income is $784 per week.Family income is $1,024 per week.Barkers Vale is ranked #8,674 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Barkers Vale?
Median rent in Barkers Vale NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 33.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Barkers Vale ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Barkers Vale?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkers Vale NSW is $1,219. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Barkers Vale?
The median age in Barkers Vale NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Barkers Vale a good suburb to live in?
Barkers Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 196.The median income is $443/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10202. All dollar figures in AUD.