Barney Point, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Barney Point QLD is 1,065 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barney Point is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Barney Point is $220 per week ($953 per month). Barney Point has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Barney Point has a population density of 304 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barney Point is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (43.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barney Point is $1,466.

Population
1,065
Census 2021
Median income
$539/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Barney Point vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Barney Point is $539 a week, 28% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,338th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $100 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBarney PointTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$539/wk$747/wk −28%$766/wk
Household income$908/wk$1,593/wk −43%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$320/wk −31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,466/mo$1,625/mo −10%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%20.4% +3.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Barney Point, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Barney Point Population

1,065 residents at the 2021 Census.

Barney Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$539/wk
$28,028 per year
Ranked 7,844 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,466/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Barney Point Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $908/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

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

Median rent in Barney Point against your income

About $3,935 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $688/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Barney Point Schools

10
schools nearby
6
government
974
avg ICSEA score
5,747
total students
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 339 students
1044
ICSEA
Trinity College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 607 students
1034
ICSEA
Chanel College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 854 students
1031
ICSEA
Gladstone Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
989
ICSEA
Toolooa State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,165 students
950
ICSEA
Rosella Park School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 87 students
942
ICSEA
Gladstone West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 642 students
938
ICSEA
Gladstone State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,239 students
938
ICSEA
Gladstone South State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 458 students
897
ICSEA
Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus Independent
Secondary

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

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Barney Point Map

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Barney Point, Queensland: 23.8461°S, 151.2656°E

Barney Point Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Barney Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (560) Female 47.3% (503)

Population Density

304
people per km²
1,065 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,146
Family income/wk

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
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
3.0%
England
2.8%
Philippines
2.0%
Germany
0.9%
India
0.8%
Thailand
0.8%
Netherlands
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.2%
Russian
0.7%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.6%
Khmer
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%
Nepali
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
32.0%
Irish
10.4%
Australian Aboriginal
8.8%
Scottish
8.1%
German
6.7%
Filipino
2.0%
Italian
1.8%
Indian
1.5%
Dutch
1.1%
Maori
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.6%
Catholic
16.4%
Not stated
13.7%
Anglican
10.9%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Baptist
2.3%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

10.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.3% 313
Separated
6.1% 56
Divorced
12.8% 117
Widowed
5.9% 54
Never married
40.8% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
36.8%
Couple: children under 15
26.7%
One parent: children under 15
17.6%
Couple: no children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
43.4%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
12.2%
4 persons
5.7%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Barney Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 473 occupied private dwellings in Barney Point at the 2021 Census, 51.0% were rented, 29.0% owned outright and 17.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
29.0% 137 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
17.3% 82 dwellings
Rented
51.0% 241 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.3% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
25.3%
3 bedrooms
59.9%
4 bedrooms
10.5%
5 bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
5.8%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
17.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.9%
1 vehicle
55.1%
2 vehicles
24.8%
3 vehicles
5.8%
4+ vehicles
4.3%

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

Work, income and education in Barney Point

Employment

Employed full-time
27.7% 214 people
Employed part-time
15.9% 123 people
Unemployed
8.0% 62 people
Not in labour force
48.4% 374 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.6%
Labourers
12.6%
Managers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.8%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Clerical & Administrative
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.2%
$500-$649/wk
11.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.8%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Car (passenger)
8.5%
Walked only
2.3%
Truck
1.8%
Bicycle
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.5%
Other
1.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.4%
Bachelor Degree
15.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.2%
Certificate I/II
4.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
37.4%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Management & Commerce
12.8%
Health
11.8%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Education
4.6%
Information Technology
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.3%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Primary: Catholic
8.9%
Pre-school
8.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
77.8%
Has need for assistance
10.0%
Need for assistance not stated
12.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
154
Diabetes
57
Arthritis
48
Lung condition
47
Asthma
41
Heart disease
28
Kidney disease
18
Cancer
15
Stroke
13

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 82
Did not provide
89.7% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.0% 119
Not a volunteer
85.0% 676

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.6% 37
Never served
95.4% 759

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.0%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
34.4%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
9.9%
5+ children
3.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
31
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
24
1991: 2000
17
2001: 2010
24
2011: 2015
17
2016
4
2018
8
2019
4
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
48.8%
moved in the last 5 years
14.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
783
Moved from QLD
90
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5: 14 hours
21.2%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
40.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
67.8%
Step family: no other children
23.7%
Blended family: no other children
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Sapphire Central
Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk $60/wk less rent
Ingham
Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Barney Point

The closest suburb to Barney Point is Gladstone Central, 1.8 km away.

Gladstone Central
1.8 km away · income $786/wk · rent $240/wk
South Gladstone
1.9 km away · income $712/wk · rent $240/wk
West Gladstone
2.4 km away · income $698/wk · rent $230/wk
Sun Valley (Qld)
3.3 km away · income $699/wk · rent $260/wk
Kin Kora
4.1 km away · income $855/wk · rent $280/wk
Telina
5.0 km away · income $825/wk · rent $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barney Point

What is the population of Barney Point QLD?

The population of Barney Point QLD is 1,065 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 304 people per km². Barney Point is ranked #3,881 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barney Point?

The median personal income in Barney Point QLD is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year. The median household income is $908 per week. Family income is $1,146 per week. Barney Point is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barney Point?

Median rent in Barney Point QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Barney Point ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barney Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barney Point QLD is $1,466. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barney Point?

The median age in Barney Point QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barney Point a good suburb to live in?

Barney Point is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,065. The median income is $539/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 30168. All dollar figures in AUD.