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Barkstead VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barkstead VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barkstead is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Barkstead has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Barkstead has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkstead is $1,550.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barkstead in 2024-24, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Barkstead, Victoria — 37.4781°S, 144.0971°E

Crime: Low Med High

Barkstead Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barkstead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$703/wk
$36,556 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
$1,550/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barkstead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (18) Female 55.0% (22)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
41 people · 21.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Barkstead Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barkstead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Barkstead Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barkstead Religion

No Religion
55.3%
Anglican
18.4%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barkstead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.7%

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

Barkstead Employment

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Employed full-time
48.3% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.6% 8 people
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Not in labour force
24.1% 7 people

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

Barkstead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Barkstead Occupation

Professionals
36.4%
Community & Personal Service
36.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%

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

Barkstead Field of Study

Architecture & Building
38.5%
Health
38.5%
Engineering
23.1%

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

Barkstead Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barkstead Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barkstead Marital Status

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Married
28.2% 11
↔️
Separated
12.8% 5
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Never married
59.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barkstead Ancestry

English
32.1%
Australian
26.4%
Irish
20.8%
Dutch
7.5%
Scottish
7.5%
Other
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barkstead Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.1% 8
✅
No need for assistance
87.9% 58

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

Barkstead Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barkstead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
38.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barkstead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Barkstead Car Ownership

2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
36.4%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Barkstead Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
37.5%
3 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Barkstead Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
19.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barkstead Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
93
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barkstead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Lung condition
6
Arthritis
5

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

Barkstead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
40.9%
$650-$799/wk
22.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barkstead Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.6%
Couple — children under 15
25.7%
Couple — no children under 15
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barkstead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 5
—
Did not provide
86.1% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barkstead Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Barkstead Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Barkstead Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barkstead Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from VIC
3

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

Barkstead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barkstead Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2019
2020
2022
2024

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

Barkstead Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,749/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 Barkstead

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,749/wk
Rent share —

Barkstead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buckley Swamp
Pop: 21 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $115/wk
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Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $175/wk
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Pop: 21 Income: $392/wk
Dorodong
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $100/wk
Glenalbyn
Pop: 21 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glomar Beach
Pop: 21 Income: $383/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barkstead

What is the population of Barkstead VIC?

The population of Barkstead VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Barkstead?

The median personal income in Barkstead VIC is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Barkstead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barkstead VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barkstead?

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

Is Barkstead a good suburb to live in?

Barkstead is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $703/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20143. All dollar figures in AUD.