Baroota SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Baroota, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Baroota SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baroota is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Baroota is $575 per week ($2,492 per month). Baroota has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Baroota has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baroota is $850.

There were 4 recorded offences in Baroota in 2023-24, a rate of 77 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Baroota Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Baroota Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$706/wk
$36,712 per year
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Median Rent
$575/wk
$2,492 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$850/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Baroota Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (30) Female 42.3% (22)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
52 people · 198.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Baroota Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Baroota Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 4 dwellings

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

Baroota Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Baroota Religion

No Religion
46.9%
Not stated
30.6%
Catholic
14.3%
Uniting Church
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baroota Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.7%

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

Baroota Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 15 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 6 people
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Not in labour force
41.7% 15 people

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

Baroota Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

Baroota Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Labourers
21.4%

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

Baroota Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Baroota Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baroota Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baroota Marital Status

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Married
51.0% 26
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Divorced
7.8% 4
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Never married
41.2% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baroota Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
25.5%
Scottish
13.7%
German
9.8%
Maori
9.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baroota School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Baroota Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 88

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

Baroota Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.5% 11
Not a volunteer
72.5% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baroota How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Baroota Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Baroota Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
57.1%
3 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Baroota Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baroota Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baroota Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
6
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Baroota Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baroota Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.5%
Couple — no children under 15
30.0%
One parent — children under 15
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baroota Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.1% 3
Did not provide
92.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baroota Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
7.5%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Baroota Household Size

1 person
26.1%
2 persons
56.5%
3 persons
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baroota Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baroota Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 4 total

Break & Enter
2
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Baroota Rent Prices & Affordability

42%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $575/wk
Rent-to-Income 41.8%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Baroota

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $575/wk
Left after rent $800/wk
Rent share 41.8%

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Baroota vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baroota

What is the population of Baroota SA?

The population of Baroota SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Baroota?

The median personal income in Baroota SA is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Baroota?

Median rent in Baroota SA is $575 per week ($2,492 per month).Rent represents 41.8% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Baroota?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baroota SA is $850. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baroota?

The median age in Baroota SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baroota a good suburb to live in?

Baroota is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (41.8% 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: 40076. All dollar figures in AUD.