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Barnawartha North VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barnawartha North VIC is 188 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barnawartha North is $870 per week ($45,240 per year). Median rent in Barnawartha North is $210 per week ($910 per month). Barnawartha North has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Barnawartha North has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barnawartha North is $1,724.

There were 14 recorded offences in Barnawartha North in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Barnawartha North Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barnawartha North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$870/wk

$45,240 per year

#2502 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,724/mo

Avg household size: —

Barnawartha North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (100) Female 48.5% (94)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

188 people · 64.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Barnawartha North 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barnawartha North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.5% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.5% 19 dwellings

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

Barnawartha North Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Barnawartha North Religion

No Religion

37.6%

Catholic

25.7%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

9.4%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Baptist

3.0%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barnawartha North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Barnawartha North Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 55 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.1% 36 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.9% 37 people

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

Barnawartha North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

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

Barnawartha North Occupation

Managers

34.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Labourers

10.2%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Professionals

6.1%

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

Barnawartha North Field of Study

Engineering

20.4%

Education

18.5%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Health

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

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

Barnawartha North Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barnawartha North Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barnawartha North Marital Status

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Married

60.1% 101

↔️

Separated

4.8% 8

📋

Divorced

5.4% 9

🕊️

Widowed

4.2% 7

👤

Never married

25.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barnawartha North Ancestry

English

40.8%

Australian

28.3%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

9.2%

German

5.4%

Dutch

2.9%

Maltese

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barnawartha North School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.7%

Primary — Catholic

19.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

Vocational Education

17.4%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.5%

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

Barnawartha North Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 342

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

Barnawartha North Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 29

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barnawartha North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barnawartha North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Barnawartha North Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.8%

2 vehicles

30.8%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

38.5%

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

Barnawartha North Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

32.1%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

5 bedrooms

14.3%

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

Barnawartha North Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barnawartha North Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

334

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barnawartha North Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Barnawartha North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

11.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barnawartha North Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

22.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barnawartha North Military Service

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Previously served

6.5% 9

👤

Never served

93.5% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barnawartha North Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 18

—

Did not provide

86.7% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barnawartha North Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

2 children

43.2%

3 children

27.0%

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

Barnawartha North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

29.4%

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

Barnawartha North Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

6.9%

4 persons

6.9%

5 persons

12.1%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barnawartha North Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Barnawartha North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barnawartha North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Barnawartha North Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,899/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Barnawartha North

Your weekly income

≈ $8,229/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,689/wk

Rent share 11.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $47/wk

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Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Barnawartha North vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bamawm Extension

Pop: 282 Income: $787/wk Rent: $160/wk

North Wangaratta

Pop: 282 Income: $789/wk Rent: $175/wk

Balmoral (Vic.)

Pop: 281 Income: $689/wk Rent: $100/wk

Big Hill (Greater Bendigo - Vic.)

Pop: 281 Income: $863/wk Rent: $280/wk

Tatong

Pop: 281 Income: $697/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mandurang South

Pop: 280 Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnawartha North

What is the population of Barnawartha North VIC?

The population of Barnawartha North VIC is 188 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Barnawartha North is ranked #7,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barnawartha North?

The median personal income in Barnawartha North VIC is $870 per week, or $45,240 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Barnawartha North is ranked #2,502 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barnawartha North?

Median rent in Barnawartha North VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barnawartha North ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barnawartha North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barnawartha North VIC is $1,724. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barnawartha North?

The median age in Barnawartha North VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barnawartha North a good suburb to live in?

Barnawartha North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 188.The median income is $870/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 20147. All dollar figures in AUD.