Barkly VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barkly VIC is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barkly is $524 per week ($27,248 per year). Barkly has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Barkly has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkly is $787.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barkly in 2025-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other (1 offences).

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Barkly Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barkly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$524/wk
$27,248 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$787/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Barkly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (24) Female 51.0% (25)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
49 people · 64.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$949
Family income/wk

Barkly Age Distribution

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

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

Barkly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Barkly Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barkly Religion

No Religion
36.5%
Anglican
21.2%
Not stated
19.2%
Catholic
13.5%
Uniting Church
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barkly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%

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

Barkly Employment

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Employed full-time
22.5% 9 people
Employed part-time
15.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
62.5% 25 people

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

Barkly Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
18.8%
Certificate III/IV
18.8%

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

Barkly Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Community & Personal Service
50.0%

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

Barkly Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Barkly Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barkly Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
57.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barkly Marital Status

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Married
41.9% 18
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Separated
7.0% 3
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Divorced
9.3% 4
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Widowed
7.0% 3
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Never married
34.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barkly Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
37.0%
German
6.5%
Irish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barkly School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Barkly Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.8% 4
No need for assistance
95.2% 79

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

Barkly Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.6% 8
Not a volunteer
78.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barkly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Barkly Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.2%
2 vehicles
17.6%
3 vehicles
41.2%

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

Barkly Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
26.3%
2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
31.6%
4 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Barkly Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.3%
moved in the last 5 years
28.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barkly Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barkly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
6
Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Diabetes
4

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

Barkly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
18.8%
$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barkly Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
60.0%
Couple — no children
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barkly Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 8
Did not provide
77.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barkly Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
36.4%

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

Barkly When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Barkly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.0%
5–14 hours
16.0%
15–29 hours
22.0%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Barkly Household Size

1 person
52.2%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barkly Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Barkly Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $825/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Barkly

≈ $3,575/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $825/wk
Rent share

Barkly vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barkly

What is the population of Barkly VIC?

The population of Barkly VIC is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Barkly?

The median personal income in Barkly VIC is $524 per week, or $27,248 per year.The median household income is $825 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Barkly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkly VIC is $787. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barkly?

The median age in Barkly VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barkly a good suburb to live in?

Barkly is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 49.The median income is $524/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20142. All dollar figures in AUD.