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Barooga NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barooga, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barooga NSW is 1,888 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barooga is $719 per week ($37,388 per year). Median rent in Barooga is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Barooga has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Barooga has a population density of 19.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barooga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barooga is $1,387.

There were 20 recorded offences in Barooga in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (7 offences).

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Barooga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barooga Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$719/wk

$37,388 per year

#5120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,387/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barooga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (939) Female 50.2% (948)

Population Density

19.2

people per km²

1,888 people · 98.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,762

Family income/wk

Barooga 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 & Locality (SAL)

Barooga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.9% 309 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.1% 254 dwellings

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

Barooga Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

1.9%

Egypt

0.4%

India

0.4%

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

Barooga Religion

No Religion

40.8%

Catholic

25.7%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Other Religions Tot

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barooga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Barooga Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

24.0%

Australian Indigenous

20.0%

German

16.0%

Other

16.0%

Arabic

12.0%

Cantonese

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Barooga Employment

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Employed full-time

34.8% 490 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 320 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 28 people

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Not in labour force

40.5% 570 people

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

Barooga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

Postgraduate Degree

1.4%

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

Barooga Occupation

Professionals

20.1%

Managers

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Barooga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Engineering

17.9%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Health

11.9%

Education

11.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.2%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

Creative Arts

0.8%

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

Barooga Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barooga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barooga Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 810

↔️

Separated

4.2% 67

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Divorced

9.9% 156

🕊️

Widowed

5.6% 89

👤

Never married

28.9% 455

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barooga Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

31.5%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

8.7%

Italian

3.2%

German

3.1%

Other

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.0%

Chinese

0.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Greek

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barooga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.7%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.6%

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

Barooga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 191

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 3,377

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

Barooga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.0% 280

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 1,193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barooga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barooga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Walked only

1.9%

Truck

1.3%

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

Barooga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

42.0%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

Barooga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

51.2%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Barooga Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

44.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barooga Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,500

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barooga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

189

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Barooga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barooga Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.8%

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barooga Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 52

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Never served

96.5% 1,432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barooga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 200

—

Did not provide

86.4% 1,266

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barooga Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

22.3%

4 children

9.2%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Barooga When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

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

Barooga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Barooga Household Size

1 person

26.9%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

5.2%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barooga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,482

Moved from VIC

127

Moved — same area (SA2)

110

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

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

Barooga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.9%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

8.8%

Other couple — children only

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barooga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Barooga Schools

schools nearby

government

962

avg ICSEA score

109

total students

Barooga Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 109 students

962

ICSEA

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

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Barooga Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Barooga

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,115/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Barooga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 944 Income: $1,131/wk Rent: $600/wk

Mount Victoria

Pop: 945 Income: $680/wk Rent: $380/wk

Murrurundi

Pop: 945 Income: $520/wk Rent: $250/wk

Chittaway Point

Pop: 947 Income: $806/wk Rent: $425/wk

Denistone West

Pop: 947 Income: $855/wk Rent: $600/wk

Lapstone

Pop: 948 Income: $948/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barooga

What is the population of Barooga NSW?

The population of Barooga NSW is 1,888 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.2 people per km².Barooga is ranked #3,113 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barooga?

The median personal income in Barooga NSW is $719 per week, or $37,388 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,762 per week.Barooga is ranked #5,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barooga?

Median rent in Barooga NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barooga ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barooga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barooga NSW is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barooga?

The median age in Barooga NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barooga a good suburb to live in?

Barooga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,888.The median income is $719/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 10206. All dollar figures in AUD.